US-Russian relations and nucleararms control -- Nuclear deterrence in the cyber age -- Balancing nuclear modernization and arms control -- Nucleararms control: Adding China to the mix -- Coping with nuclear crisis -- Nuclear war: Managing Pandora's box -- Minimum deterrence: Prudent or insufficient? -- Nuclear abolition: Ideal ... but impossible? -- Controlling nuclear proliferation -- Tactical nuclear weapons: Deterrents or combustibles? -- The contentious issue of missile defense -- Geography and nuclear strategy -- The Putin factor -- The way forward.
Summary
Does it make sense for the United States to cooperate with Russia to resolve international security issues? Is it possible for the two countries to work together to reduce the dangers associated with nuclear weapons? Where does Vladimir Putin fit into the calculus? Engaging the debate on these contentious issues, Stephen Cimbala provides context for and policy-relevant analysis of current US-Russian nuclear relations.
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