Nuclear Asymmetry and Deterrence - Theory, Policy and History

This book offers a broader theory of nuclear deterrance and examines the way nuclear and conventional deterrence interact with non-military factors in a series of historical case studies.

List of contents

Preface
Introduction
1. Toward a broader theory of deterrence
2. The United States and China, 1959-1966
3. The Soviet Union and China, 1969
4. Israel and Iraq, 1977-1981
5. The United States and North Korea, 1992-1994
6. The United States and Soviet Union, 1962
7. Putting the pieces together

About the author

Jan Ludvik is Assistant Professor at the Department of Security Studies and Research Fellow at the Center for Security Policy, Charles University, Czech Republic. He has a PhD in International Relations.

Summary

This book offers a broader theory of nuclear deterrance and examines the way nuclear and conventional deterrence interact with non-military factors in a series of historical case studies.

Product details

• Authors: Jan Ludvik, Jan (Charles University Ludvik, Ludvik Jan
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 18.10.2016
• EAN: 9781138696198
• ISBN: 978-1-138-69619-8
• No. of pages: 196
• Series: Routledge Global Security Studies; Routledge Global Security Studies
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > Politics, society, business > Politics; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; POLITICAL SCIENCE / Security (National & International), HISTORY / Military / General, POLITICAL SCIENCE / International Relations / Arms Control, POLITICAL SCIENCE / International Relations / General, International Relations, Warfare and defence, Nuclear weapons, Arms negotiation & control, Arms negotiation and control