1st Edition

Tactical Nuclear Weapons European Perspectives

392 Pages
by Routledge

392 Pages
by Routledge

392 Pages
by Routledge

In the 1970s tactical nuclear warfare was a topical issue. The introduction of the new generation of tactical nuclear weapons into Europe could have had disastrous consequences. These new weapons had already been developed by nuclear-weapon laboratories and pressures were growing for their deployment. On first sight, smaller and more accurate nuclear weapons may seem more humane and militarily... Read more

Preface.  Part 1: Basic Data on Tactical Nuclear Weapons  1. Background Information on Tactical Nuclear Weapons (Primarily in the European Context) M. Leitenberg  2. Tactical Nuclear Weapons in Europe O. Šukovic  Part 2: The Issues  3. Tactical Nuclear Weapons: Problems of Definition and Application M. Milshtein  4. Arms Control and Tactical Nuclear Forces and European Security J. Coffey  5. Tactical Nuclear Weapons in Europe: Implications for East-West Relations W. Multan  6. The Irrationality of Current Nuclear Doctrines F. Barnaby  7. 'Mini-Nukes' and Enhanced Radiation Problems J. Miettinen  8. Mini-Nukes and Non-Aligned Defence. The Case of Sweden J. Prawitz  9. Tactical Nuclear Weapons and European Security H. Afheldt  10. The New Nuclear Force R. Shreffler.  Bibliography.  Index.

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Stockholm International Peace Research Institute

SIPRI is an independent international institute dedicated to research into conflict, armaments, arms control and disarmament. Established in 1966, SIPRI provides data, analysis and recommendations, based on open sources, to policymakers, researchers, media and the interested public. Based in Stockholm, SIPRI is regularly ranked among the most respected think tanks worldwide.