Managing U.S. nuclear operations in the 21st century / edited by Charles L. Glaser, Austin Long, Brian Radzinsky.

Contributor Glaser, Charles L. (Charles Louis), 1954- editor.

ImprintWashington, D.C : Brookings Institution Press, [2022]

Descriptionxiii, 301 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

Note:Introduction / Charles L. Glaser and Brian Radzinsky -- Basics of deterrence and U.S. nuclear doctrine and forces / Charles L. Glaser and Brian Radzinsky -- Establishing the ground rules for civilian oversight / Franklin C. Miller -- Civil-Military relations in nuclear war planning / James N. Miller -- Turning presidential guidance into nuclear operational plans / Michael S. Elliott -- Commanding nuclear forces / General C. Robert Kehler, USAF(ret.) -- Command and control of U.S. nuclear forces / John R. Harvey and John K. Warden -- Extending nuclear deterrence and assuring U.S. allies / M. Elaine Bunn -- Nuclear operations and arms control / Linton F. Brooks.

Bibliography Note:Includes bibliographical references and index.

Note:Describes how the United States manages its nuclear forces, focusing on how theories and policies are put into practice. The book addresses the guiding priorities of US nuclear strategy since the end of the cold war; attack options available during a war; how are war plans are developed and reviewed; and how presidential orders would be conveyed.

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