{"product_id":"the-soviet-far-east-military-buildup-nuclear-dilemmas-and-asian-security-9780367623296","title":"The Soviet Far East Military Buildup: Nuclear Dilemmas and Asian Security","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eThis book examines the challenges the US faced in maintaining a strong nuclear deterrence capability in the Far East without causing political tensions among its allies. It evaluates the Soviet military buildup, its impact on China, Korea, Japan, ASEAN, Australia, and New Zealand, and the European experience with the Soviet nuclear threat. It also assesses the linkages between European and Asian security. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 316 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 15 June 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Taylor \u0026amp; Francis Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis comprehensive book, originally published in 1986, delves into the complex challenges faced by the United States in maintaining a robust nuclear deterrence capability in the Far East while avoiding political tensions among its allies. The Soviet aggression in the region, exemplified by the invasion of Afghanistan and the shooting down of a Korean airliner, underscored the urgent need for a Western counterbalance. However, the Asian nations were cautious about becoming mere pawns in a nuclear power play between the superpowers. This book offers a comprehensive evaluation of Moscow's military buildup in the global context, analyzing its impact on China, Korea, Japan, the nations of ASEAN, Australia, and New Zealand. It also explores the interplay between the buildup and the ongoing conflict on the Korean peninsula, assessing its implications for Asia. Furthermore, it examines the European experience with the Soviet nuclear threat and explores its relevance for the region. Additionally, the book assesses the interconnectedness between European and Asian security.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis comprehensive book, originally published in 1986, delves into the complex challenges faced by the United States in maintaining a robust nuclear deterrence capability in the Far East while avoiding political tensions among its allies. The Soviet aggression in the region, exemplified by the invasion of Afghanistan and the shooting down of a Korean airliner, underscored the urgent need for a Western counterbalance. However, the Asian nations were cautious about becoming mere pawns in a nuclear power play between the superpowers. This book offers a comprehensive evaluation of Moscow's military buildup in the global context, analyzing its impact on China, Korea, Japan, the nations of ASEAN, Australia, and New Zealand. It also explores the interplay between the buildup and the ongoing conflict on the Korean peninsula, assessing its implications for Asia. Furthermore, it examines the European experience with the Soviet nuclear threat and explores its relevance for the region. Additionally, the book assesses the interconnectedness between European and Asian security.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 589g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 234 x 156 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780367623296\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shulph Ink","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44105078571258,"sku":"9780367623296","price":36.1,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/noImage_1_51df33cd-7702-4d8d-bde8-5051cbd1e8f4.jpg?v=1659792328","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/the-soviet-far-east-military-buildup-nuclear-dilemmas-and-asian-security-9780367623296","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}