Setting the Future Course of the United States Nuclear Stockpile Through Just War

Abstract

The U.S. nuclear stockpile is facing many challenges in the near and long-term that must be addressed by U.S. policy. Decisions on these challenges must be founded in Just War Theory which is the long-standing basis for U.S. security policies. An examination of the Just War Theory supports and requires that the U.S. nuclear stockpile, delivery systems, and triad be maintained and modernized, to include capability increases, and be targeted using a counterforce methodology in order for the U.S. to adhere to the Just War principles of Proportionality and Reasonable Chance of Success.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 24, 2013
Accession Number
ADA601587

Entities

People

  • James L. Schlabach

Organizations

  • Marine Corps University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Counter WMD
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Air Force
  • Ballistic Missiles
  • Department Of Defense
  • Deterrence
  • Employment
  • Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles
  • Naval Operations
  • Nuclear Weapons
  • Second World War
  • Security
  • Stockpiles
  • Submarine Warfare
  • Treaties
  • United States
  • Warfare
  • Weapons Effects

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