Information on "Strategic Theory"
July 2013
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9 Jul 2013
Do Nuclear Weapons Deter?
Author: James Arbuthnot, Desmond Browne, Pauline Neville-Jones, Benoit Pelopidas, Bridget Kendall
Publisher: Chatham House
In this transcript, four experts discuss whether nuclear weapons still retain their deterrence value. More on «Do Nuclear Weapons Deter?»
May 2013
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28 May 2013
US Extended Deterrence Weakened?
Author: Łukasz Kulesa
Publisher: Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM)
With North Korea's recent intemperate behavior acting as a background, this paper examines both the credibility and the effectiveness of the US providing extended deterrence guarantees to its allies. More on «US Extended Deterrence Weakened? » -
10 May 2013
Beyond the Ramparts: The Future of US Special Operations Forces
Author: Jim Thomas, Chris Dougherty
Publisher: Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments (CSBA)
Despite being one of the US’ most cost-effective weapons, Special Operations Forces (SOF) are facing the same budget problems as other branches of the military. More on «Beyond the Ramparts: The Future of US Special Operations Forces» -
May 2013
If all Else Fails: The Challenges of Containing a Nuclear-Armed Iran
Author: Colin H Kahl, Raj Pattani, Jacob Stokes
Publisher: Center for a New American Security (CNAS)
This report introduces a containment strategy to manage and mitigate the dangers associated with a nuclear-armed Iran if prevention efforts fail. More on «If all Else Fails: The Challenges of Containing a Nuclear-Armed Iran» -
May 2013
Alter-Messaging: The Credible, Sustainable Counterterrorism Strategy
Author: Michael Pizzuto
Publisher: Center on Global Counterterrorism Cooperation (CGCC)
This brief looks at strategic approaches to combatting terrorism and argues that a lack of credibility and compatibility have hindered such attempts. More on «Alter-Messaging: The Credible, Sustainable Counterterrorism Strategy»
April 2013
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3 Apr 2013
La crisis coreana vista desde los lados – claro y oscuro – de Corea del Norte
Author: Félix Arteaga
Publisher: Elcano Royal Institute of International and Strategic Studies
En este comentario, el autor describe la crisis en la península coreana de la perspectiva norcoreana. More on «La crisis coreana vista desde los lados – claro y oscuro – de Corea del Norte» -
2 Apr 2013
Response to PacNet #20 “Reading Into South Korea’s Nuclear Debate”
Author: Jinho Park
Publisher: Pacific Forum CSIS
This commentary questions the benefits of stationing nuclear forces in South Korea. More on «Response to PacNet #20 “Reading Into South Korea’s Nuclear Debate”» -
Apr 2013
A Fog of Myths about North Korea
Author: Ravi Arvind Palat
Publisher: CIDOB Foundation
This publication argues that what North Korea needs most is deeper economic and political engagement with the rest of the world. More on «A Fog of Myths about North Korea» -
Apr 2013
China Strategic Perspectives No 6
Author: Paul H B Godwin, Alice L Miller
Publisher: Institute for National Strategic Studies (INSS)
This paper assesses China's use of threat and retaliation signals to deter adverse military action. More on «China Strategic Perspectives No 6»
March 2013
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18 Mar 2013
Reading Into South Korea’s Nuclear Debate
Author: Toby Dalton, Yoon H Jin
Publisher: Pacific Forum CSIS
This commentary examines the debate surrounding nuclear weapons in South Korea following its northern neighbor's nuclear test in 2013. More on «Reading Into South Korea’s Nuclear Debate»
