Contents

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. Preface ix
4. Abbreviations xv
5. 1. The Schlesinger Doctrine and Extended Deterrence 1
6. 2. The Changing Strategic Environment 18
7. 3. Disquiet with Assured Destruction 51
8. 4. The National Strategic Targeting and Attack Policy Review Panel 97
9. 5. Developing a Policy Consensus 159
10. 6. The Politics of Strategic Nuclear Policy 184
11. 7. Implementing the New Nuclear Targeting Guidance 204
12. 8. Determinants of U.S. Nuclear Strategy 223
13. Appendix: National Security Decision Memorandum 242 237
14. Index 243