Synopsis
1. Introduction
Small State Behavior and Proliferation
The Organization of this Study
Theory as Grammar
Conclusion
2. Chapter One: Theoretical and Operational Definitions of Strategy Introduction
Strategy as a Concept
Definition of a State
Power: Logistics and Strategics
Rationality
Strategic Culture
International Environment
Structural Influence on State Behavior Inside the International Environment
Security Dilemma
Strategic Effect (Feedback)
The Psychological Dimension of the Security Dilemma
John Boyd's Morality and Novelty
Novelty
Morality
The Observe-Orient-Decision-Action (OODA) Loop
Conclusion
3. Chapter Two: American Strategic Culture: The Effort and Responsibility of Invention Introduction
Observe: The International Environment and American Strategic Culture
Orient: State Domestic Structure
Americans Decide to Pursue Nuclear and Missile Technology
Atomic Weapons Ballistic Missiles
Conclusion
4. Chapter Three: The Long March: China's use of Proliferation as a Means for Obtaining "Great Power" Status.
Introduction
Observe: China as a Small State
Orient: China's Domestic Structure and the Security Dilemma
Decision and Action: I China's Nuclear Program
Decision and Action II: China's Missile Program
Strategic Effect (Feedback)
Conclusion
5. Chapter Four: India and Pakistan: Familiarity Breeds Contempt, Proliferation as an Object of Envy.
Introduction
India Decides to Pursue Nuclear Technology
Action: Indian State Building; Mobilization of Resources
Pakistani Strategic Culture
Pakistan Decides to Build a Nuclear Weapon Conclusion
6. Chapter Five: Israel: The Case for Ambiguity
Introduction
Observation: Israel's Strategic Culture and the International Environment
Orientation: Israel's Domestic Structures
Israel Decides to Pursue Nuclear Technology
Israel's Actions in Pursuing Nuclear Weapons
Strategic Effect (Feedback)
Conclusion
7. Chapter Six: Proliferation and Preventive War: The Clash of Pseudo-Environments-The United States, Iran, and North Korea
Introduction
The American Pseudo-Environment: Components of Preventive War
Iran's Pseudo Environment
Ruling Elite
Cultural Traditions and Genetic Heritage
GeographyNew Information
North Korea's Pseudo-Environment
The Ruling Elite
Cultural Traditions and Genetic Heritage
Geography and New Information
North Korea Decides to Pursue Nuclear Weapons
Is Proliferation by Iran and North Korea a Strategic Threat?
Conclusion
8. Conclusion: What is the Nature of Small State Proliferation?
References
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