military policy

Offers a comprehensive analysis of the collapse of Soviet control in Eastern Europe, focusing on the Solidarity uprisings in Poland, Soviet foreign policy during the era, and the influence the collapse had on Mikhail Gorbachev's later position toward Eastern Europe.

Traces the history of the highly trained, elite combat units used throughout the world, discussing how the units have evolved over time and how they have impacted military actions.

Surveys the environmental impacts of war throughout the ages.

Twelve essays argue opposing points on the issue of whether Iran is a threat, discussing the country's nuclear program, diplomacy in American-Iranian relations, and other topics.

Presents arguments for and against the United States' role as global policeman, the reduction of our nuclear arsenal, and the need for a ballistic missile defense shield.

Presents twenty-five essays that argue opposing positions on issues related to rogue nations, including what countries are the most dangerous, what threats they pose, human rights violations, and suggested global responses to these nations.

Presents twenty-two debate-style essays on questions regarding weapons of mass destruction (WMD), such as how likely a WMD attack is, how the U.S. can defend itself against one, and what policies the U.S. should adopt toward nuclear weapons.

Contains eleven articles in which the authors debate the extent to which nuclear weapons pose a serious threat to the security of the world, and the need for a missile defense system in the U.S.

Provides in-depth discussion of the pros and cons of nuclear security.

Describes the background and context of North Korea's possibility of owning weapons of mass destruction.