Transition to a deterrence posture more reliant on strategic defenses
Conference
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· AIP Conf. Proc.; (United States)
OSTI ID:6155140
Strategic nuclear deterrence is currently based on the overwhelming capability of the arsenals of the two superpowers. Massive damage would be inflicted upon the military forces and industrial capacity of both sides should nuclear war occur and escalation of conflict not be controlled. Nuclear deterrence has fostered a condition of peace in central Europe and an absence of direct conflict between the U.S. and the Soviet Union. However, some question whether deterrence will remain effective into the indefinite future, and should deterrence fail the consequences are grave.
- Research Organization:
- Evaluation and Planning Program, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Livermore, CA 94550
- OSTI ID:
- 6155140
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-8804202-
- Journal Information:
- AIP Conf. Proc.; (United States), Journal Name: AIP Conf. Proc.; (United States) Vol. 178:1; ISSN APCPC
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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