Australia and the Bomb

2014. Auflage 2014
ISBN: 978-1-137-47738-5
Verlag: Palgrave MacMillan Us

Buch, Englisch, 208 Seiten, Format (B × H): 142 mm x 213 mm, Gewicht: 3845 g

This book is a historical and strategic analysis of the nuclear dimension of the US alliance with Australia, Australia's relationship with nuclear weapons, nuclear strategy, and US extended nuclear deterrence.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Leah, C.

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Militärwesen
• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Internationale Beziehungen
• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Politikwissenschaft Allgemein Politische Theorie, Politische Philosophie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Introduction: Australia and Nuclear Strategy 2. Almost Oblivious to END, 1945-1957 3. An Emerging Appreciation of END, 1957-1968 4. 'Acceptance' of U.S. END, 1968-1973 5. 'Reliance' on U.S. END, 1973-1990 6. After the Cold War: END Thinking Remains Unchanged, 1990-Present 7. Conclusions: Conceptual Themes 8. Strategic and Policy Implications for the Future

Über Autor(innen)

Christine M. Leah received her PhD from the Australian National University. She is affiliated with the Security Studies Program at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA.