Preparing for the Inevitable: Nuclear Signaling for Regional Nuclear Crises

Unlike the previous adversarial relationship between the United States and the Soviet Union, where communications and an understanding nuclear signaling developed over decades and were generally effective, communication of intent at a time of escalating tension during a crisis between the United Sta...

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Published in:	Comparative strategy Vol. 26; no. 2; pp. 103 - 115
Main Author:	Price, Owen C. W.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	New York Taylor & Francis Group 01-03-2007 Taylor & Francis LLC
Subjects:	American history Asymmetry Atomic weapons Cold War Communication Communications systems Conflict Resolution Crises Diplomacy Intelligence Intelligence services International crisis International relations-US Military policy Nuclear nonproliferation Nuclear Weapons Political doctrines Regional politics Regional Security Strategic planning U.S.A United States US
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Summary:	Unlike the previous adversarial relationship between the United States and the Soviet Union, where communications and an understanding nuclear signaling developed over decades and were generally effective, communication of intent at a time of escalating tension during a crisis between the United States and a nuclear-armed regional aggressor is likely to be complicated by myriad asymmetries, for example culture, intelligence capabilities, and doctrine. This article considers the characteristics required of successful nuclear signaling in such a context, the options currently available to the United States, and possible alternatives for the future.
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ISSN:	0149-5933 1521-0448
DOI:	10.1080/01495930701341560