The Challenge of Nuclear-Armed Regional Adversaries

• Main Author: Ochmanek, David (auth)
• Other Authors: Schwartz, Lowell H. (auth)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: RAND Corporation 2008
• Subjects: International relations; Warfare & defence; Political control & freedoms; Political Science
• Online Access: DOAB: download the publication; DOAB: description of the publication

Deterrence of nuclear use through the threat of retaliation could be highly problematic in many plausible conflict scenarios with nuclear-armed regional adversaries. This could compel U.S. leaders to temper their military and political objectives if they come into conflict with these states. This bo...