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Deterring International Terrorism and Rogue States: US National Security Policy after 9/11 book cover

1st Edition

Deterring International Terrorism and Rogue States US National Security Policy after 9/11

By James H. Lebovic Copyright 2007
244 Pages 8 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

240 Pages 8 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

240 Pages 8 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge
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This new study challenges the widely held view that many current US adversaries cannot be deterred, maintaining that deterrence is not a relic of the Cold War period and that it should shape US policies toward so-called ‘rogue states’ and terror groups. James Lebovic argues that deterrence principles continue to apply, and focuses upon the ‘three pillars’ of the Bush administration’s national... Read more

1. Introduction: The Contemporary Debate  2. Viewing the Present Through the Past  3. On the Offensive Against Rogue States: Denial and Punishment Strategies  4. A Defensive-Denial Strategy Against Rogue States: National Missile Defence  5. On the Offensive Against Terrorists: Denial and Punishment Strategies  6. A Defensive-Denial Strategy Against Terrorists: Homeland Security  7. The Strengths and Limits of Deterrence 

Biography

James H. Lebovic

'Recent literature on terrorism and so-called “rogue” proliferation states is vast, and James Lebovic’s book stands out among the very finest for its original arguments, richly documented presentation, and engaging and thought-provoking discussion.  There is much to learn from this thoroughly researched study that should make it an essential addition to the literature on U.S. foreign policy, terrorism, proliferation, and general strategic studies of deterrence in the post-9/11 world.'
Vesna Danilovic, University at Buffalo, SUNY, USA

 

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