LAWRENCE FREEDMAN

Lawrence Freedman's “The Evolution of Nuclear Strategy”

Lawrence Freedman's “The Evolution of Nuclear Strategy”

Summary

Nuclear deterrence, a strategy whereby the presence of nuclear weapons (NW) is the most important and decisive factor in deterrence potential enemy and prevent World War II. It was developed in the USA in the 40s and subsequently subjected to changes due to the emergence of new weapons in the United States and the Soviet Union, changes in the balance of power in the world, economic and social situation in the U.S. (the strategy of "massive retaliation" "flexible response", "realistic deterrence", "and direct confrontation"). These changes were different ...