Nuclear deterrence in Europe Russian approaches to a new environment and implications for the United States

Through a variety of policies and actions--and most recently in a new military doctrine adopted in February 2010--Russia has indicated the types of situations and threats that might cause it to resort to using nuclear weapons. This volume examines Russia's evolving framework for nuclear deterre...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Quinlivan, J. T. (-)
Autor Corporativo: United States. Air Force (-)
Otros Autores: Oliker, Olga
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Santa Monica, CA : RAND Corp 2011.
Edición:1st ed
Colección:Project Air Force report.
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Sumario:Through a variety of policies and actions--and most recently in a new military doctrine adopted in February 2010--Russia has indicated the types of situations and threats that might cause it to resort to using nuclear weapons. This volume examines Russia's evolving framework for nuclear deterrence and its implications for U.S. military operations in Europe.
Notas:"Prepared for the United States Air Force. Approved for public release; distribution unlimited."
Descripción Física:1 online resource (xviii, 91 pages) : color maps (digital, PDF file)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:9781283268073
9786613268075
9780833052445