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23 Aug 2013
This commentary discusses the implications of the growth of Chinese military power on US Extended Nuclear Deterrence (END) planning. The authors argue that the US requires a wider range of options to bolster its nuclear deterrence strategy and conclude that a credible US END posture will require the US to consider re-introducing tactical short-range nuclear forces into the Asia-Pacific region.
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Author | Christine M Leah, Bradley A Thayer |
Series | RSIS Commentaries |
Issue | 157 |
Publisher | S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS) |
Copyright | © 2013 S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS) |