Conventional Arms Control And American Policy In The 21st Century
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Authors
McCausland, Jeffrey D.
Issue Date
2010-12
Type
Book
Language
en_US
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Abstract
Summary: "Thucydides noted in his history of the Peloponnesian Wars that one of the primary motivators of Athenian foreign policy was "interests." This remains as true in the 21st century as in ancient Greece. As a result modern policymakers would all agree that the national strategy of any country must be consistent with national interests and built on three variables. First, what are the "ends" of strategy or the goals the nation is trying to accomplish alone or in concert with friends and allies? Second, what are the "ways" or policies that are formulated in order to move the nation in the direction of a better future? Finally, what are the "means" or resources available to the government of any nation that can be devoted to securing these objectives, and how can they be husbanded in a fashion to maximize their potential?".
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Citation
McCausland, Jeffrey D., and USAF Institute for National Security Studies. 2010. Conventional Arms Control And American Policy In The 21st Century. USAF Institute for National Security Studies, US Air Force Academy. https://research-ebsco-com.usafa.idm.oclc.org/linkprocessor/plink?id=f2174419-c5a9-3a33-9f8c-5c443482abb5.
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USAF Institute for National Security Studies (INSS), US Air Force Academy