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ID130036
Title ProperIf war comes tomorrow
Other Title InformationRussian thinking about 'regional nuclear deterrence'
LanguageENG
AuthorAdamsky, Dmitry (Dima)
Publication2014.
Summary / Abstract (Note)This study explores Russian thoughts and deeds that have evolved since the mid-1990s about regional nuclear deterrence and about the role of non-strategic nuclear weapons in it. The article argues that during the last two decades doctrinal postulates related to regional deterrence have not always been supported by actual assets, several capabilities have been existing in a conceptual vacuum, and several nuclear industry initiatives have been disconnected from official policy. The article suggests an explanation why ends, means and ways of 'regional deterrence' are not always calibrated among different parts of the Russian strategic community.
`In' analytical NoteJournal of Slavic Military Studies Vol.27, No.1; January-March 2014: p.163-188
Journal SourceJournal of Slavic Military Studies Vol.27, No.1; January-March 2014: p.163-188
Key WordsNuclear Deterrence ;  Strategic Community ;  Regional Nuclear Deterrence - RND ;  Regional Deterrence ;  Non-Strategic Nuclear Weapons - NSNW ;  Strategic Nuclear Weapons - SNW ;  Nuclear Weapons ;  Russia ;  Russian Strategic Community - RSC ;  History ;  Russian Thoughts ;  War ;  Nuclear War ;  Nuclear Policy ;  Nuclear Strategy


 
 
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