What Would It Mean to 'Absorb' a Nuclear Attack?
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The Role of ICBMs in Deterring Nuclear Attacks and the Concept of Absorbing an Attack
This chapter explores the role of ICBMs in deterring nuclear attacks on the United States and discusses the concept of 'absorbing' an attack. It also introduces Frank Thorne Hippel, a nuclear arms control expert.
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