| ID | 087058 |
| Title Proper | Assessing the rationality of autocrats |
| Other Title Information | case of Saddam Hussein |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Seliktar, Ofira ; Dutter, Lee E. |
| Publication | 2009. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | In 1960, Thomas Schelling warned that.. petty dictators may soon have the ability to startle us out wits with a nuclear explosion somewhere.Although nearly a half-century has passed since Schelling wrote those words, the anxiety which they reflect is undiminished, especially concerning autocratic rulers of rogue states. |
| `In' analytical Note | International Journal of Intelligence and Counter Intelligence Vol. 22, No. 2; Summer 2009: p.275 - 297 |
| Journal Source | International Journal of Intelligence and Counter Intelligence Vol. 22, No. 2; Summer 2009: p.275 - 297 |
| Key Words | Rationality ; Autocrats ; Saddam Hussein ; Nuclear Explosion ; Nuclear ; International Community ; Civilization ; International Relations ; Analytical Background |