Achieving Nuclear Deterrence in the 21st Century

Abstract

The project will examine how to achieve stable nuclear deterrence against both state and non-state actors in the 21st century. The elements of deterrence will be examined, and the application of these elements against both state and non-state actors will be examined. The rules of nuclear deterrence that operated during the Cold War will be examined to determine if the rules have changed, and if so, what the new rules are and how they influence rogue states, non-state actors, and traditional nuclear states.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 18, 2011
Accession Number
ADA543192

Entities

People

  • William J. Adams Jr.

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Counter WMD

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Arms Control Treaties
  • Cold War
  • Governments
  • Intergovernmental Organizations
  • International Law
  • International Organizations
  • International Relations
  • Military Organizations
  • National Security
  • Nuclear Bombs
  • Nuclear Weapons
  • Recreation
  • Second World War
  • Treaties
  • United States
  • War Colleges
  • Weapons Of Mass Destruction

Fields of Study

  • Political science

Readers

  • Strategic Security Studies