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Nuclear debate

Journal Article · · Foreign Aff.; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2307/20042082· OSTI ID:6076761
The sudden rise of the anti-nuclear weapons movement and the attendant debate over nuclear strategy reflects a renewed fear of war with the Soviet Union and a decline in our faith in the effectiveness of deterrence. What is ultimately at issue are varying judgments about the character and aspirations of the Soviet regime and, to a lesser extent, the American government. Both sides in the debate share a common faith in deterrence over the apocalytic vision, but differ in their interpretation of the Soviet-American conflict. The author examines how this debate has evolved and the possible steps to restore confidence in detrrerence: regaining strategic superiority, withdrawal, and detente. He conlcudes that an improved relationship between the two great nuclear powers is the preconditions of virtually any significant measure of arms control.
Research Organization:
Johns Hopkins Univ., Baltimore, MD
OSTI ID:
6076761
Journal Information:
Foreign Aff.; (United States), Journal Name: Foreign Aff.; (United States) Vol. 63:1; ISSN FRNAA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English