ABSTRACT

This book is designed for people who wish to increase their understanding of the political economy of nuclear weapon production and proliferation. It explains the role of military, political, and economic incentives in perpetuating the continued growth of worldwide nuclear arsenals.

part One|101 pages

Nuclear Dilemmas

chapter 1|28 pages

Introduction

chapter 2|27 pages

The Strategic Balance

chapter 3|20 pages

NATO’s Nuclear Addiction

chapter 4|24 pages

Nuclear Proliferation

part Two|50 pages

The Design of Nuclear Defense

chapter 5|27 pages

Levels of Capability

chapter 6|21 pages

Evolving Technologies

part Four|57 pages

The Future: Nuclear Politics, Inertia and Alternatives