Thinking about Deterrence - Enduring Questions in a Time of Rising Powers, Rogue Regimes, and Terrorism
Author | : Air University Press |
Publisher | : Independently Published |
Total Pages | : 326 |
Release | : 2019-07-11 |
ISBN-10 | : 1079842780 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781079842784 |
Rating | : 4/5 (784 Downloads) |
Download or read book Thinking about Deterrence - Enduring Questions in a Time of Rising Powers, Rogue Regimes, and Terrorism written by Air University Press and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-07-11 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With many scholars and analysts questioning the relevance of deterrence as a valid strategic concept, this volume moves beyond Cold War nuclear deterrence to show the many ways in which deterrence is applicable to contemporary security. It examines the possibility of applying deterrence theory and practice to space, to cyberspace, and against non-state actors. It also examines the role of nuclear deterrence in the twenty-first century and reaches surprising conclusions.