Beyond The Thaw: A New National Strategy

by S. J. Deitchman

Overview

This book is the first comprehensive examination of the U.S. national security situation in all of its dimensions since the dramatic events that began in 1989. It explores the shape of the armed forces and the balance of resources among the broad components of national security.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780429710414
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	03/04/2019
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	272
File size:	1 MB

About the Author

Deitchman, S. J.

Table of Contents

Preface and Acknowledgments -- Prologue: What's the Problem? -- The State of Our National Security -- The Dimensions of National Security -- National Security Strategy, Past and Future -- Strategy Since World War II -- Changes in The World Balance -- Nuclear Weapons, Arms Control and World Peace -- Insurgency and Terrorism -- National Security Strategy For the Future -- The Armed Forces -- The Current Armed Forces -- The Future Armed Forces -- Technology and Cost -- Resources -- The Cost of the New National Security Posture -- Epilogue: Can We Get There from Here?

Editorial Reviews

A comprehensive examination of the US national security situation since the dramatic events that began in 1989. Deitchman redefines the national security of the US to encompass the economic, the political, and the human factors as well as the military problems faced. He puts forward a new national security strategy for the coming generation of Americans, estimates the cost of this new strategy, and considers the likelihood of its implementation. Paper edition (unseen), $17.95. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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