Strategic Thinking, Deterrence and the US Ballistic Missile Defense Project

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Focusing on American strategic thinking, this volume critically examines the development of nuclear deterrence theory and its connection to missile defense. It explores the historical competition among key groups shaping U.S. nuclear policy since 1945, detailing the evolution and eventual acceptance of missile defense in the late 1990s. The author highlights the influential individuals, institutions, and processes that culminated in the Bush administration's decision to implement a national missile defense shield, providing a comprehensive overview of this pivotal aspect of strategic culture.