Review Essays: Nuclear Security and Cooperation
Abstract
Throughout the cold War nuclear security issues dominated a substantial measure of foreign policy. Now even a decade after the collapse of the Soviet Union nuclear weapons remain as a prominent security issue not only for the United States but also for much of the international decades the primary political actors Washington and Moscow have undertaken a multitude of security cooperation initiatives to reduce their nuclear weapon arsenals control nuclear proliferation enhance physical security and prevent mishaps. While they have made much progress, threats to stable international security arrangements continue to arise from the challenges of shifting politics such as America's recent withdrawal from the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty, Russia's new first-use nuclear doctrine against domestic and external threats, and the emergence of aspiring nuclear nations. The three books reviewed here contribute to further enhancing security and Co-operation by providing detailed information and analyzing policies and decisions that influence nuclear arms control agreements and nonproliferation efforts. Each book takes a different approach, but each effectively presents crucial, usable information and political insights that can positively influence decision making, policies and actions.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 2002
- Accession Number
- ADA408628
Entities
People
- Wendy L. Lichtenstein
Organizations
- United States Army War College