This book, first published in 1965, examines the doctrine for fighting a conventional war against a nuclear power. Troops must be deployed as if they were fight

"Authoritative and convincing."—New York Times Book Review The classic reference on the theory and practice of war The essays in this volume analyze war, its

A leading international security strategist offers a compelling new way to "think about the unthinkable." The cold war ended more than two decades ago, and with

In this sobering book, Barry R. Posen demonstrates how the interplay between conventional military operations and nuclear forces could, in conflicts among state

Leading analysts have predicted for decades that nuclear weapons would help pacify international politics. The core notion is that countries protected by these