Nuclear deterrence in Europe : : Russian approaches to a new environment and implications for the United States / / James T. Quinlivan, Olga Oliker.
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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| Superior document: | Rand Corporation monograph series |
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| Year of Publication: | 2011 |
| Edition: | 1st ed. |
| Language: | English |
| Series: | Project Air Force report.
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (xviii, 91 pages) :; color maps (digital, PDF file) |
| Notes: | "Prepared for the United States Air Force. Approved for public release; distribution unlimited." |
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Table of Contents:
- Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Preface; Contents; Figures and Tables; Summary; Acknowledgments; Abbreviations; Chapter One: Introduction; Chapter Two: Elements of a Deterrent Framework; Chapter Three: Russia's Claimed Interests and Military Planning in Europe; Statement of Claimed Interests; Military Doctrine and Practice; Doctrinal and Policy Writings; Military-Scientific Literature; Force Development and Posture; Strategic Nuclear ICBMs; Strategic Aviation; Strategic Nuclear Naval Deployments; Russia's Future Force Structure and the New START Agreement; Early Warning; Other Nuclear Systems
- Leadership Views on Nuclear Force Developments and Posture Major Exercises and Scenarios; Endorsement by the Political Authorities; Chapter Four: An Emerging Russian Deterrent Framework?; Chapter Five: Implications for the United States; Deterrent Framework; Enhancing Stability Through Arms Control; Implications for the Air Force; References