Developing a Theoretical Model of Counterproliferation for the 21st CenturyEdwin Mellen Press, 2000 - 235 pages Examining counterproliferation as a global phenomenon, the authors use an in-depth analysis of the Counterproliferation Initiative to develop a theoretical model of counterproliferation for the 21st century. Arguing that existing counterproliferation policy is the product of bureaucratic competition, the authors propose several modifications of existing policy. In the second half of the book, they use four case studies (Cuban Missile Crisis, Persian Gulf War, Osirak Reactor Raid, and Sudan) to identify factors that might contribute to an effective counterproliferation strategy. More specifically, the authors explore the relationship between the strength of an intelligence-gathering apparatus and the successful or unsuccessful elimination of weapons of mass destruction. The study concludes with observations and limited predictions regarding the future of counterproliferation. |
Contents
The Counterproliferation Initiative | 29 |
Tools of the Trade | 47 |
The Counterproliferation Continuum | 83 |
A Global Phenomenon? | 107 |
Selecting Cases | 131 |
An Historical Survey | 143 |
Counterproliferation in the 21st Century | 187 |
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