• Medientyp: E-Artikel
  • Titel: Stability and Deterrence through Strategic Nuclear Arms
  • Beteiligte: Afheldt, Horst; Sonntag, Philipp
  • Erschienen: Universitetsforlaget, 1973
  • Erschienen in: Journal of Peace Research
  • Sprache: Englisch
  • ISSN: 0022-3433
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  • Beschreibung: <p>A quantitative simulation is carried out in order to test the political outcome of ABM and MIRVs. Technical variables serve as input: number of ICBMs, of ABMs, hit probabilities, etc. Strategic positions result as output: mutual second strike capability, effective defense of one power only, etc. The conclusion is that MIRVs, especially in combination with ABMs, represent an extreme threat to equilibrium.</p>