Proliferation of weapons of mass destruction in the Middle East : directions and policy options in the new century /
The proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) is a major concern and the Middle East is at the forefront of U.S.-led efforts to counter and control their spread. This vital book examines specific countries and the interplay among political, economic, cultural and regional factors driving de...
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| Format: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Houndmills, Basingstoke, Hampshire, England ; New York :
Palgrave Macmillan,
2006
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| Series: | Initiatives in strategic studies--issues and policies.
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| Local Note: | ProQuest Ebook Central |
| Summary: | The proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) is a major concern and the Middle East is at the forefront of U.S.-led efforts to counter and control their spread. This vital book examines specific countries and the interplay among political, economic, cultural and regional factors driving decisions whether to acquire WMD. The result is enhanced understanding of the challenge proliferation poses to U.S. strategy and policy and to the wider international community. |
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| Item Description: | Essays originally presented at a conference held at the Naval Postgraduate School in June 2004. |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (xii, 242 pages) |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781403977243 1403977240 |
| Source of Description, Etc. Note: | Print version record. |
