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Reducing U.S. and Soviet nuclear arsenals.

Authors :
Feiveson, Harold A.
Ullman, Richard H.
von Hippel, Frank
Source :
Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists; Aug1985, Vol. 41 Issue 7, p144-150, 7p
Publication Year :
1985

Abstract

Argues that a reduction of U.S. and Soviet nuclear arsenals to one-tenth their present sizes would maintain deterrent capabilities while exerting a stabilizing influence on the balance of terror. Discussion of alternative futures that has characterized the nuclear weapons debate; Adoption of finite or minimum deterrence; Comparison of a finite deterrence force and current superpower nuclear arsenals.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00963402
Volume :
41
Issue :
7
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
11078491
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/00963402.1985.11456019