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The Us and Nuclear Deterrence in Europe (Adelphi Papers, 326)
The Us and Nuclear Deterrence in Europe - Adelphi Papers, 326 Author:David S. Yost The US has maintained nuclear forces in Europe in support of its security commitments to NATO since the early 1950s, although the number of weapons has been greatly reduced since the late 1980s. This paper examines why the Allies continue to regard US nuclear forces and commitments as essential elements of NATO's security posture, even in the pr... more »ofoundly changed post-Cold War international context.« less