Document Type

Article

Comments

The Regime of Straits and National Security, 74 American Journal of International Law 48 (1980)

Abstract

The United States military potential may be viewed in two interlocking dimensions. The first is nuclear deterrence: the maintenance of a posture designed to deter other states with nuclear military potential from nuclear adventures. The second is comprised of nuclear and more conventional capabilities, designed to communicate to the widest spectrum of adversaries a capacity and willingness to exercise coercion in different settings in order to protect vital national interests.

Date of Authorship for this Version

1980