The Role of Clandestine Capabilities in Deterrence: Theory and Practice
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Authors
Center on Contemporary Conflict
Long, Austin
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Date of Issue
2016-10
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Monterey, California: Naval Postgraduate School
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en_US
Abstract
Clandestine capabilities are an increasingly relevant part of nuclear strength, and
will likely be a key determinant of deterrence success and strategic stability in future
world politics. While the challenge of managing the balance between political
benefit and the need to maintain the secrecy of these capabilities is not new, trends
in technology are increasing the salience and importance of this issue across several
different military domains. This project will investigate how states might use their
clandestine capabilities for political benefit without permitting countermeasures to
be implemented that would neutralize those capabilities. The project lead will then
develop theoretical frameworks that can be used to analyze the impact of
clandestine military capabilities on international politics.
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Report
Description
Performer: Columbia University
Project Lead: Austin Long
Project Cost: $152,722
FY16–17
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1 p.