Deterrence in the 1980s. Crisis and dilemma

Book · Mon Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1984

OSTI ID:7253667

Byers, R B

This book considers the deterrence debate of the western world's defense policy and examines the effectiveness of deterrence as a strategy, both at present and in the future. It discusses the concept of deterrence and explores the ways in which the doctrine is converted into strategies by the superpowers. The book also addresses advances in technologies, the effects of these on deterrence, and the role of the superpowers' allies in the deterrence debate.

• OSTI ID: 7253667
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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