U.S. Nuclear Weapons Enterprise: A Strategic Past and Unknown Future
Abstract
The current threat to the U.S. is vastly different than the threat faced during the Cold War. While today's dynamic international climate requires less dependence on nuclear weapons, they remain critical to national security so long as they are also possessed by another nation. A long-term nuclear policy is needed to emphasize the U.S. desire to reduce the number of weapons, but also to provide meaningful guidance and resourcing that emphasizes a highly-capable enterprise to provide national security. It is impossible to determine what threats the U.S. will face over the next 20 years, but it is unlikely the world will be free of nuclear weapons.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 25, 2012
- Accession Number
- ADA601197
Entities
People
- John F. Hundley
Organizations
- Marine Corps University