Joseph Cirincione Bücher

Deadly Arsenals provides the most up-to-date and comprehensive assessment available on global proliferation dangers, with a critical assessment of international enforcement efforts. An invaluable resource for academics, policymakers, students, and the media, this atlas includes strategic and historical analysis; maps, charts, and graphs of the spread of nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons and missile delivery systems; descriptions of the weapons and regimes--and policies to control them; and data on countries that have, want, or have given up weapons of mass destruction. A Choice outstanding academic title from one of the premier nonproliferation research teams. The new edition addresses the recent, dramatic developments in Iran, Iraq, Libya, North Korea, and the nuclear black market, analyzing strategic and policy implications. Contents: Part 1: Assessments and Weapons Part 2: Declared Nuclear-Weapon States Part 3: Non-NPT Nuclear-Weapon States Part 4: The Two Hard Cases: North Korea and Iran Part 5: Proliferation Success

Since their inception, nuclear weapons have proliferated at an alarming rate, prompting concerns about how to slow, stop, or reverse their spread. Joseph Cirincione offers a balanced examination of nuclear proliferation's history and an optimistic vision for its future, surveying various critical perspectives. He traces the journey from the first atomic discoveries in the 1930s to the current crisis with Iran, exploring the science, strategy, and politics behind nuclear stockpiles and the heightened risk of nuclear terrorism. Cirincione also highlights why some nations opt against pursuing nuclear weapons, suggesting a solution to the proliferation issue: a combination of force and diplomacy, enforcement and engagement that can lead to a steady reduction of these arsenals. While nuclear weapons have not been used in conflict since August 1945, their continued existence poses a significant risk. This work uniquely combines history, theory, and security analysis, providing readers with a clear understanding of the issue and equipping policymakers and scholars with tools to avert the catastrophic consequences of another nuclear attack.