Overview

This volume takes an unashamed pro-nuclear modernization position and argues for designing and fielding new nuclear warheads and delivery systems (submarine, ICBM, and bomber) while also arguing against signing the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty or agreeing to further reductions in the nuclear arsenal. It also argues that nuclear deterrence remains

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Author:   Adam B. Lowther (US Air Force Research Institute, Maxwell AFB, Alabama, USA) ,  Stephen J. Cimbala
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.453kg
ISBN:  

9781138204546

ISBN 10:   1138204544
Pages:   220
Publication Date:   05 September 2016
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

THE FUTURE US NUCLEAR STRATEGIC ENVIRONMENT IS THERE FUTURE UTILITY IN NUCLEAR WEAPONS? NUCLEAR WEAPONS SAVE LIVES DOES ONE SIZE FIT ALL? NUCLEAR BUDGETING: THE PERILOUS IMPACT OF UNCERTAINTY THE CASE FOR A NEW NUCLEAR WEAPONS ARSENAL MODERNIZING THE NUCLEAR BOMBER: A NATIONAL SECURITY IMPERATIVE ICBMs: COLD WAR RELICS OR PRODUCTS FOR PEACE STRATEGIC BALLISTIC MISSILE SUBMARINES: A NECESSARY BUT UNCERTAIN FUTURE MISSILE DEFENSES AND STRATEGIC NUCLEAR ARMS CONTROL: TECHNOLOGY AND POLICY CHALLENGES NUCLEAR MODERNIZATION AND THE NONPROLIFERTION TREATY: COMPLIANCE OR COMPROMISE SHOULD THE UNITED STATES RATIFY THE COMPREHENSIVE NUCLEAR TEST BAN TREATY OR IS NUCLEAR TESTING STILL NECESSARY? NUCLEAR ARMS REDUCTIONS AFTER NEW START: OBSTACLES AND OPTIONS

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Adam B. Lowther, Director, School of Advanced Nuclear Deterrence Studies. Stephen J. Cimbala, Penn State University--Brandywine.

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