Perspectives on Sino-American Strategic Nuclear Issues

2008. Auflage 2015
ISBN: 978-1-349-37393-2
Verlag: Palgrave MacMillan

Buch, Englisch, 221 Seiten, Format (B × H): 140 mm x 216 mm, Gewicht: 299 g

Reihe: Initiatives in Strategic Studies: Issues and Policies

Sino-American nuclear relations are critical given ongoing modernization efforts on both sides and an increasingly complex regional and global nuclear environment. This volume pairs Chinese and American authors together to offer national perspectives on contemporary nuclear issues.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Twomey, C.

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Politikwissenschaft Allgemein Politische Studien zu einzelnen Ländern und Gebieten
• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Internationale Beziehungen Europäische Union, Europapolitik

Inhaltsverzeichnis

PART I: THEORETIC PERSPECTIVES ON DANGERS IN SINO-AMERICAN STRATEGIC RELATIONS Introduction: Dangers and Prospects in Sino-American Strategic Nuclear Relations; C.Twomey Lessons of the Cuban Missile Crisis for Nuclear Crisis Management and their Implications for U.S.-Chinese Relations; D.Welch PART II: COMPARING NATIONAL VIEWS ON STRATEGIC CONTEXT, NATIONAL SECURITY PRIORITIES, AND DOCTRINES U.S. Perspective on the Strategic Context of Nuclear Weapons; M.May Chinese Perspectives on the Strategic Context of Nuclear Weapons; P.Zhenqiang Confronting Gathering Threats: U.S. Strategic Policy; M.Nacht China's New Leadership and Strategic Relations with the United States; J.Qingguo U.S. Nuclear Posture Review and Beyond; J.Wirtz Chinese Nuclear Policy: The Future of Minimum Deterrence; Y.Yunzhu PART III: REGIONAL CHALLENGES AND THREAT REDUCTION POLICIES East Asia's Nuclear Future; Y.Yi Sino-Indian Strategic Relations; S.Dingli The Challenge of a Nuclear North Korea; S.Snyder Chinese Nonproliferation and Arms Control Policy; G.Guoliang Informal Arms Control and Mutual Contingent Restraint; B.Roberts Comparing Perspectives: Dangers to Avoid, Prospects to Develop; C.Twomey

Über Autor(innen)

CHRISTOPHER P. TWOMEY is an Assistant Professor of National Security Affairs at the Naval Postgraduate School, USA.