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Download full textMorrison, Philip; And Others – 1983
Three papers on nuclear weapons and nuclear war, based on talks given by distinguished physicists during an American Physical Society-sponsored symposium, are provided in this booklet. They include "Caught Between Asymptotes" (Philip Morrison), "We are not Inferior to the Soviets" (Hans A. Bethe), and "MAD vs. NUTS"…
Descriptors: Armed Forces, Disarmament, International Relations, National Defense
Peer reviewedLevi, Barbara G. – Physics Today, 1983
Compares United States and Soviet nuclear arsenals, surveying strategic and tactical weapons the two countries have (includes chart detailing strategic nuclear arsenals). Also summarizes trends in nuclear weapons, including use of electronics in surveillance and in command, communication, and control structures. (JN)
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Higher Education, International Relations, Military Air Facilities
Krepon, Michael – 1984
One in a series of booklets whose purpose is to stimulate greater and more effective understanding of world affairs among Americans, this five-chapter report is geared to the nonexpert wanting to know more about the complex topics of verification and compliance with arms control agreements. "Basic Concepts of Verification" examines the…
Descriptors: Disarmament, Foreign Policy, Government Role, Instructional Materials
Kelley, Colleen E. – 1988
The symbolic presence of Ronald Reagan's Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI) has been and continues to be the pivot point in all summitry rhetoric between the American President and Soviet General Secretary Mikhail Gorbachev. To examine some of the rhetorical choices made by Gorbachev to dramatize his vision of why Ronald Reagan refuses to…
Descriptors: Disarmament, Discourse Analysis, Foreign Countries, Foreign Policy
Irwin, Wallace, Jr., Ed.; And Others – 1979
Facts and controversial issues concerning SALT II (Strategic Arms Limitations Talks) are examined. The intent of the document is to enable non-specialists in military/strategic matters to arrive at their own conclusions. Central questions explored are: Is it possible to arrive at an agreement that will stabilize strategic arms competition and…
Descriptors: Disarmament, Federal Government, Foreign Policy, Government Role
