Extended Deterrence: Taking Stock of Current Policy and Updating the Research and PME Agendas
Abstract
The Extended Deterrence/Assurance panels focused on current and projected extended deterrence challenges in the multiple regions, how deterrence and assurance requirements are changing, and the associated policy issues. Do we truly understand the emerging deterrence challenges facing our allies? Is current US policy part of the solution or does it contribute to the problem? Is the current US posture/force structure optimal for the extended deterrence and assurance challenges of the future? The Research and PME Agendas panel examined the current state of strategic education, particularly within the United States Air Force, identified shortfalls, and looked for ways to better provide current and future leaders with access to quality education on the strategic issues that they will face during their careers. How well prepared are senior military (and civilian) leaders to manage a complex, escalating crisis with a nuclear adversary? How can we reinvigorate nuclear education? How can we utilize the new modalities of communication to educate the next generation?
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 2014
- Accession Number
- ADA619143
Entities
People
- Maeghin Escarcida
- Polly Holdorf
Organizations
- United States Air Force Academy