Clausewitz and Escalation: Classical Perspective on Nuclear Strategy

by Stephen J. Cimbala

Overview

Published in 1991, Clausewitz and Escalation is a valuable contribution to the field of Military & Strategic Studies.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781138873575
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	05/08/2015
Pages:	228
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements vi

Introduction 1

I A Point of Departure: Contemporary Strategy and the Concepts of Clausewitz 15

II How Hard to Push? Escalation, Risk and the Control of War 66

III Deception, Uncertainty and Intelligence in Our War. Implications for Contemporary Studies 98

IV Beyond Deterrence? Anti-nuclear Defenses, Strategy and Policy 123

V Clausewitz and Escalation: Limits of Theory and Practice 165

Conclusion 198

Index 210