Strategy-policy mismatch how the U.S. Army can help close gaps in countering weapons of mass destruction

Although two successive presidents have determined that weapons of mass destruction (WMD)--particularly nuclear weapons in the hands of violent extremists--pose the greatest threat to the American people, and have decided that countering their proliferation is a top strategic priority, neither admin...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores Corporativos: Arroyo Center. Strategy, Doctrine, and Resources Program (-), RAND Corporation, United States. Army
Otros Autores: Bonds, Tim, 1962- autor (autor), Larson, Eric V. (Eric Victor), 1957- (-), Eaton, Derek, Darilek, Richard E.
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Santa Monica, California : RAND [2014]
Colección:JSTOR Open Access monographs.
Acceso en línea:Conectar con la versión electrónica
Ver en Universidad de Navarra:https://innopac.unav.es/record=b35782109*spi
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Introduction
  • Gaps Between Countering WMD and Prioritizing Resources
  • Counter-WMD Missions and WMD-E Operations
  • Illustrative WMD-E Scenarios and Ground Force Requirements
  • Concluding Observations
  • Appendix A: Selected National Security Documents and Joint and Service Doctrine
  • Appendix B: DPRK and Syrian WMD Sites
  • Appendix C: Scenario Context for DPRK Case Study
  • Appendix D: Review of Available Estimates on Support Ratio in Iraq.