Neoclassical Realism and the Underdevelopment of China’s Nuclear Doctrine
Description
This book addresses the under-researched discourse of the evolution of Chinese nuclear posture, and in particular, explains the absence from this evolution of a coherent and well-defined operational doctrine. Using a neoclassical realist framework, the book explains why China, after having launched a crash programme in the mid-1950s to develop a nuclear deterrent, did not debate a clear operational doctrine with respect to targeting and employment until the mid-1980s.
Keywords
Political ScienceInternational RelationsSecurity (National & International)Public PolicyMilitary PolicyPeaceWorldAsianTechnology & EngineeringMilitary Science
2018Book
Author(s)Paolo Rosa
PublisherSpringer International Publishing
ISBN9783319786391
LanguageEnglish
