Naval Arms ControlSverre Lodgaard Naval Arms Control examines the context for naval arms control in the ongoing restructuring of East-West relations. Current changes in naval force postures are reviewed and a special analysis is made of military developments in Northern waters. Aims, approaches and procedures of naval arms control are presented and discussed making clear the choice between negotiated arms control and unilateral changes of naval strategy. The book also presents specific proposals making the arguments for and against clear and discussing them in relation to naval forces in general and to nuclear weapons at sea. |
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... the law of naval warfare , based on humanitarian considerations and the concept of neutrality ( Bring ) . The law of naval warfare is well established on the international agenda , and elaborations of it may have confidence - building ...
... the law of naval warfare , based on humanitarian considerations and the concept of neutrality ( Bring ) . The law of naval warfare is well established on the international agenda , and elaborations of it may have confidence - building ...
Contents
Northern Europe and the High North | 42 |
Naval Forces Main Characteristics | 57 |
Soviet Naval Doctrine | 67 |
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