Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction in the Middle East

Directions and Policy Options in the New Century
2006. Auflage 2006
ISBN: 978-1-349-53190-5
Verlag: Palgrave MacMillan Us

Buch, Englisch, 242 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm, Gewicht: 381 g

Reihe: Initiatives in Strategic Studies: Issues and Policies

This vital book examines why states seek to gain Weapons of Mass Destruction, a crucial issue in developing strategies against proliferation. Leading experts examine specific countries and the interplay among political, economic, cultural and regional factors driving decisions whether to acquire WMD.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Russell, J.

Fachgebiete

• Geisteswissenschaften Geschichtswissenschaft Weltgeschichte & Geschichte einzelner Länder und Gebietsräume Geschichte einzelner Länder Asiatische Geschichte
• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Internationale Beziehungen
• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Militärwesen
• Geisteswissenschaften Geschichtswissenschaft Weltgeschichte & Geschichte einzelner Länder und Gebietsräume Geschichte: Ereignisse und Themen
• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Politikwissenschaft Allgemein Politische Studien zu einzelnen Ländern und Gebieten

Inhaltsverzeichnis

SECTION I: REGIONAL AND FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW Theoretical, Historical, and Policy Baseline; J.A.Russell Proliferation, Asymmetric War and the Contemporary Threat Environment; S.Blank SECTION II: REGIONAL PROLIFERATION PROBLEMS Israeli Threat Perceptions Following Operation Iraqi Freedom; A.Cohen A Nuclear Iran: Has the Train Left the Station?; R.Takeyh Syrian Threat Perceptions and Strategic Objectives; M.Jouejati Syria's WMD Programs: Priorities and Options; A.Hashim A.Q. Khan and the Emerging Supplier Network; C.Clary Saudi Arabia's Strategic Conundrum; J.A.Russell Nuclear Weapons: A New Saudi Security Calculus?; G.Segell Iraq and Libya: Nonproliferation through Regime Change or Change in a Regime?; R.Litwak Tracking Nuclear Issues in Open Sources:The Case of Libya, Pre- and Post-December 2003; W.Bowen SECTION III: REGIONAL POLICY SOLUTIONS Counter Proliferation vs. Nonproliferation in the Middle East after Saddam; M.Friend Demand Side Policy Options; M.Kraig Threat Reduction and the Middle East; R.Gottemoeller Conclusion; J.A.Russell

Über Autor(innen)

JAMES A. RUSSELL is Senior Lecturer in the Department of National Security Affairs, Naval Postgraduate School, USA. He has published articles in , , .