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Weapons Proliferation and War in the Greater Middle East: Strategic Contest
Contributor(s): Russell, Richard L. (Author)

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 ISBN: 0415365864     ISBN-13: 9780415365864
Publisher: Routledge
OUR PRICE: $209.00  

Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: September 2005
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Annotation: This important new book explores the strategic reasons behind the proliferation of nuclear, biological and chemical weapons as well as ballistic missile delivery systems in the Greater Middle East. It examines the uses and limitations of chemical weapons in regional combat, ballistic missile warfare and defenses, as well as Iran's drive for nuclear weapons and the likely regional reactions should Tehran acquire a nuclear weapons inventory. The book also discusses Chinese assistance to WMD and ballistic programs in the Greater Middle East. Finally, the book recommends policy options for American diplomacy to counter the challenges posed by WMD proliferation. This essential study prepares the ground for the challenges facing the international community.

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Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- History | Military - Nuclear Warfare
- Political Science | International Relations - Arms Control
- Political Science | Security (national & International)
Dewey: 355.021
LCCN: 2004026832
Series: Contemporary Security Studies (Hardcover)
Physical Information: 0.68" H x 6.4" W x 9.24" L (1.02 lbs) 224 pages
Features: Bibliography, Index, Table of Contents
Review Citations: Reference and Research Bk News 02/01/2007 pg. 315
 
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Publisher Description:
This important new book explores the strategic reasons behind the proliferation of nuclear, biological and chemical weapons as well as ballistic missile delivery systems in the Greater Middle East.
It examines the uses and limitations of chemical weapons in regional combat, ballistic missile warfare and defenses, as well as Iran's drive for nuclear weapons and the likely regional reactions should Tehran acquire a nuclear weapons inventory. This book also discusses Chinese assistance to WMD and ballistic programs in the Greater Middle East. Finally, this book recommends policy options for American diplomacy to counter the challenges posed by WMD proliferation.
This essential study prepares the ground for the challenges facing the international community.
Richard Russell is a professor at the National Defense University's Near East-South Asia Center for Strategic Studies in Washington, DC. He also teaches at the Security Studies Program at Georgetown University. He previously served as a political-military analyst at the CIA.
 
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