Role Of Ballistic And Cruise Missiles In International Security

The book attempts to understand the myriad roles of ballistic and cruise missiles in international security. They are for combat purpose, deterrence, coercive diplomacy and power and prestige of a state. The book also studies missile developments across the world. The book also aims to fathom the various possibilities to reduce the threat from missile systems.

List of contents

Chapter 1: Theoretical Analysis of Role of Missiles in International Security.- Chapter 2: Technological Aspects of Missiles: Missiles and Warheads.- Chapter 3: Role of Missiles in International Security.- Chapter 4: Why States Acquire Missile Systems.- Chapter 5: Historical and Contemporary Missile Development.- Chapter 6: Survivability of Nuclear Missile Force and Contemporary Debates.- Chapter 7: Can the World Do Without Missiles?.

About the author

Debalina Ghoshal is Non-Resident Fellow at the Council on International Policy, Canada. 

Product details

• Authors: Debalina Ghoshal
• Publisher: Springer, Berlin
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 16.02.2025
• EAN: 9783031480652
• ISBN: 978-3-0-3148065-2
• No. of pages: 183
• Dimensions: 148 mm x 11 mm x 210 mm
• Weight: 266 g
• Illustrations: XIII, 183 p. 1 illus.
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Comparative and international political science; Technology, International Relations Theory, International Security, International Security Studies, Non-State Actors, nuclear missiles, missiles, warheads