Alternative Conventional Defense Postures in the European Theater: The impact of political change on strategy, technology, and arms controlHans Günter Brauch, Robert Kennedy Taylor & Francis, 1990 - 300 pages This volume examines NATO strategy and force posture alternatives in the light of changes that have taken place and which are taking place in Europe today. The authors offer their views on the nature of political change, changing military doctrines and changes in technology. NATO's future role in the new Europe which is beginning to emerge in the post-Cold War period is analyzed. |
Contents
Components of a PostCold War Security System | 45 |
Confrontation of Conventional Forces in the Context | 71 |
NATO Strategy in a New World Order | 101 |
Conflict of Interests Nuclear Weapons and Flexible | 121 |
Emerging New Technologies for the Defense | 149 |
New Technologies and Defense Policy for | 173 |
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