Protecting American Physical Security in the Post-Cold War Period

Abstract

The end of the Cold War and major systemic changes over the past two decades in the distribution of power require a re-examination of United States national security strategy. Over its history, the U.S. has pursued strategies based on isolationism, Hemispheric defense, balance of power and collective security, as well as containment of the Soviet Union during the Cold War. This essay assesses which strategy or combination of strategies will best protect U.S. physical security in the post-Cold War period.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 05, 1990
Accession Number
ADA437881

Entities

People

  • Scott E. Smith

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  • National War College

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Cold War
  • Europe
  • European Communities
  • Intergovernmental Organizations
  • International Organizations
  • International Relations
  • National Security
  • Physical Security
  • Security
  • United Nations
  • United States
  • Ussr
  • War Colleges

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