Neoclassical Realism and the Underdevelopment of China’s Nuclear Doctrine

Rosa, Paolo

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.

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Published by: Palgrave Pivot

Publication Date: 2018-04-20

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9783319786391

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-78640-7

Dimensions: 210cm x148cm

Pages: 167