Defending the Arsenal: Why America’s Nuclear Modernization Still Matters

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Adam B. Lowther (US Air Force Research Institute, Maxwell AFB, Alabama, USA) Stephen J. Cimbala

Defending the Arsenal

Why America’s Nuclear Modernization Still Matters

Adam B. Lowther (US Air Force Research Institute, Maxwell AFB, Alabama, USA), Stephen J. Cimbala

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Routledge
05 September 2016

Military history; Military administration

One important area of interest within military and policy circles focuses on an effort to revitalize the nuclear triad amidst a number of competing strategic interests. The difficulties arising from US engagement in Iraq and Afghanistan are leading many scholars and policy makers to question whether a reinvigorated nuclear triad has any role in deterring modern adversaries. This volume takes an unashamed pro-nuclear modernization position and argues for designing and fielding new nuclear warheads and delivery systems (submarine, ICBM, and bomber) while also arguing against signing the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty or agreeing to further reductions in the nuclear arsenal. It also argues that nuclear deterrence remains as relevant today, perhaps more, than it was during the Cold War. With so many authors advocating for ""Global Zero"" and highlighting perceived dangers from a nuclear arsenal, this work stands in stark contrast to the chorus of anti-arsenal works. Because of the work’s structure and effort to answer questions of current relevance, it should appeal to a broad audience including: service staffs, PME students, COCOM staffs, Pentagon personnel, Capitol Hill staffers, policy makers, academics, graduate students, and interested readers.

Edited by: Adam B. Lowther (US Air Force Research Institute Maxwell AFB Alabama USA), Stephen J. Cimbala
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 570g
ISBN: 9781138204546
ISBN 10: 1138204544
Pages: 220
Publication Date: 05 September 2016
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

THE FUTURE US NUCLEAR STRATEGIC ENVIRONMENT IS THERE FUTURE UTILITY IN NUCLEAR WEAPONS? NUCLEAR WEAPONS SAVE LIVES DOES ONE SIZE FIT ALL? NUCLEAR BUDGETING: THE PERILOUS IMPACT OF UNCERTAINTY THE CASE FOR A NEW NUCLEAR WEAPONS ARSENAL MODERNIZING THE NUCLEAR BOMBER: A NATIONAL SECURITY IMPERATIVE ICBMs: COLD WAR RELICS OR PRODUCTS FOR PEACE STRATEGIC BALLISTIC MISSILE SUBMARINES: A NECESSARY BUT UNCERTAIN FUTURE MISSILE DEFENSES AND STRATEGIC NUCLEAR ARMS CONTROL: TECHNOLOGY AND POLICY CHALLENGES NUCLEAR MODERNIZATION AND THE NONPROLIFERTION TREATY: COMPLIANCE OR COMPROMISE SHOULD THE UNITED STATES RATIFY THE COMPREHENSIVE NUCLEAR TEST BAN TREATY OR IS NUCLEAR TESTING STILL NECESSARY? NUCLEAR ARMS REDUCTIONS AFTER NEW START: OBSTACLES AND OPTIONS

Adam B. Lowther, Director, School of Advanced Nuclear Deterrence Studies. Stephen J. Cimbala, Penn State University--Brandywine.