Nuclear weapons in the 1980s: implications of theater nuclear weapons in Europe

Journal Article · · Foreign Aff.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5926164

Bertram, C

Military and political problems that have arisen since intercontinental ballistic and sea-based missiles no longer require European theater basing center on the requirement of central versus extended deterrence; i.e., whether the US will separate its security from that of Europe. The issue is examined in five parts: (1) the military and political background of the 1979 decision on theater nuclear weapons; (2) the procedure implied by the decision on the procurement of the new systems and on the accompanying arms control proposal; (3) the problems raised by the implementation of the program for political cohesion in the Atlantic Alliance; (4) the possibilities for arms control; and (5) the major consequences for the future. 12 references.

• Research Organization: International Inst. for Strategic Studies, London, England
• OSTI ID: 5926164
• Journal Information: Foreign Aff.; (United States), Journal Name: Foreign Aff.; (United States) Vol. 60:2; ISSN FRNAA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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EQUIPMENT
EUROPE
INSTITUTIONAL FACTORS
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MILITARY EQUIPMENT
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