U.S. Nuclear Weapons : Changes in Policy and Force Structure

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Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

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Provides an overview of U.S. nuclear weapons force posture and examines related issues, including the international security environment, U.S. nuclear strategy and doctrine, nuclear targeting and e...

Provides an overview of U.S. nuclear weapons force posture and examines related issues, including the international security environment, U.S. nuclear strategy and doctrine, nuclear targeting and employment planning, post-Cold War changes in U.S. nuclear force structure, nuclear weapons infrastructure, and the recommendations of the 2001 Nuclear Posture Review for U.S. nuclear strategy.

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