A blueprint for transforming US defense
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This article examines the potential for utilizing US military power 10 years after the end of the Cold War, focusing on the emergence of new and unpredictable threats, and non-traditional missions. Issues include the dynamic security environment, the US asymmetric edge and its leverage, and the quadrennial defense review and national security strategy of George W. Bush's administration.
Publication Name: Comparative Strategy
Subject: International relations
ISSN: 0149-5933
Year: 2001
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Asymmetric threats to the United States
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The author describes asymmetric strategies as tactics used to undermine an opponents strengths and exploit his weaknesses through economic, military, political and technological means. The U.S. pursued asymmetric strategies during the Cold War, but since the 1990s the has needed to adapt its policies to encompass a wider range of threats.
Publication Name: Comparative Strategy
Subject: International relations
ISSN: 0149-5933
Year: 2001
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Deterrence, defense, nuclear weapons and arms control
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This article provides a framework for thinking about deterrence, nuclear weapons, arms control and defense, and their interrelations. The author suggests that in the post-Cold War environment changes among the connections and circumstances around these issues will effect how the US formulates its security.
Publication Name: Comparative Strategy
Subject: International relations
ISSN: 0149-5933
Year: 2001
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