Arms Control and Cooperative Security Jeffrey A. Larsen

Reflecting the current debate about the value of traditional in today? S security environment, arms control and cooperative security thoroughly covers this complex topic. The authors critically review the historical record, highlight recent changes in the security arena, and consider the likelihood of new arms control agreements. Throughout, the discussion is presented in the context of current events in international relations. The result is a comprehensive assessment of the present state and likely future of arms control and cooperative security? Especially relevant as many of the treaties crafted during the Cold War are nearing their expiration dates. About the author Jeffrey a. Larsen is senior policy analyst with the science applications international Corporation (saic) and President of Larsen consulting group in Colorado Springs, Colorado. James J. Wirtz is Dean of the school of international graduate studies and Professor of National security affairs at the naval postgraduate school. Table of Contents foreword, br>ronald br>f Lehman II an introduction to arms control and cooperative security, Jeffrey a. Larsen a brief History of arms control, James M. Smith the evolving international context, Kerry M. Kartchner the changing domestic politics of the arms control process, Jennifer e. Sims new directions in strategic nuclear arms control, Forrest e. Waller, Jr. The future of the non-proliferation regime, Leonard S. Spector regional perspectives on arms control, Michael Moodie the role of cooperative security, Lewis a. Dunn beyond arms control: new initiatives to meet new threats, guy B. Roberts arms control, universality, and international norms, Rebecca e. Johnson the new cooperative security paradigm, James J. Wirtz br>Appendix: treaties, agreements, and organizations of particular interest list of acronyms.