An Extended Deterrence Regime to Counter Iranian Nuclear Weapons: Issues and Options

Authors

Richard L. Kugler, Center for Technology and National Security Policy, National Defense University

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Description

This paper examines the idea of creating an American-led extended deterrence regime in the Middle East to address potential Iranian acquisition of nuclear weapons and missiles in a setting where the U.S. already possesses these weapons and is trying to employ them to geopolitical advantage.

Document Type

Occasional Paper

Region(s)

Iranian Kurdistan, East Azerbaijan, Greater Khorasan

Topic(s)

Nuclear Deterrence and Escalation

Publication Date

9-2009

Publication

Defense and Technology Paper

Publisher

National Defense University Press

City

Washington, D.C.

Keywords

nuclear deterrence

Recommended Citation

Kugler, Richard L., "An Extended Deterrence Regime to Counter Iranian Nuclear Weapons: Issues and Options" (2009). Defense and Technology Papers. 42.
https://digitalcommons.ndu.edu/defense-tech-papers/42