
Standing on One Leg
The Future of the Russian Nuclear Triad
David A. Foy(Author)
Biblioscholar (Publisher)
Published on 17. October 2012
Book
Paperback/Softback
54 pages
978-1-249-84303-0 (ISBN)
Description
This study begins by describing the current Russian nuclear triad of intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBM), ballistic missile nuclear submarines (SSBN), and strategic bombers. A discussion of the evolution of Russian nuclear weapons doctrine and policy to the current "launch on warning" doctrine is followed by a consideration of the seminal question in terms of pros and cons--reasons why Russia might logically either retain or divest herself of her nuclear triad. After describing the smaller but more capable triad that might exist in 2010, this study closes by concluding that Russia views the triad as key to her national security and identity and will retain and modernize her nuclear triad, regardless of obstacles.
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Language
English
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 189 mm
Thickness: 3 mm
Weight
113 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-249-84303-0 (9781249843030)
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