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