Nuclear Strategizing: Deterrence and Reality

Cimbala critically examines the rational behind Western defense policies based on deterrence. According to the author, nuclear strategizing--or coping with outside threats--is shortsighted--dependent as it is on economic analogies and technical fixation. It leaves unanswered important questions about the relationships between strategy, politics, and long-term defense goals. Cimbala examines a number of issues from this point of departure, including: arms control, de-escalation and escalation, control of nuclear forecast, and the future of conventional forces.Stephen J. Cimbala is the author of 'Nuclear Strategizing: Deterrence and Reality', published 1988 under ISBN 9780275929879 and ISBN 0275929876.