Nuclear Deterrence in U.S.-Soviet Relations

by Keith B. Payne

Overview

This book examines U.S. attempts to establish a nuclear deterrent against the Soviet Union and offers new approaches to dealing with the changing strategic environment. It is designed as a contribution to the quality of strategic thought.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780367169947
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	11/26/2020
Pages:	258
Product dimensions:	5.88(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

A Westview Replica Edition — Foreword — Introduction — The Assured Vulnerability Model of Deterrence — Assured Vulnerability and the United States Strategic Force Posture — The Inadequacy of Assured Vulnerability — The Soviet Union: A Status Quo Power? — Soviet Strategic Thought — The Strategic Balance and the Value of Superiority — An Adequate Theory of Deterrence: A Balanced Approach to Offense and Defense — Summary and Conclusion