| ID | 132001 |
| Title Proper | Least bad option |
| Other Title Information | extending the nuclear umbrella to the Middle East |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Saunders, Emily Cura ; Fearey, Bryan L |
| Publication | 2014. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This article examines the merits of extending the U.S. nuclear deterrent to the Middle East. It begins by looking at past practices of such an extension before delving into the overall issues presented by providing such a security guarantee. This article then looks at a brief survey of some of the regional issues facing a nuclear extension before considering the P-5 states and their concerns. |
| `In' analytical Note | Comparative Strategy Vol.33, No.2; April-June 2014: p.122-130 |
| Journal Source | Comparative Strategy Vol.33, No.2; April-June 2014: p.122-130 |
| Key Words | Nuclear Umbrella ; Middle East ; Nuclear Regime ; Nuclear Doctrine ; Nuclear Weapons Development ; International Treaty ; International Organization - IO ; Nuclear Disarmament ; Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty - NPT ; Nuclear Treaty ; Nuclear Weapon ; Nuclear Race ; Nuclear Arsenal ; Nuclear Deterrent ; United States - US ; Nuclear Extension ; Regional Issues ; P-5 States ; International Security ; Nuclear Accord |