Cuban Missile Crisis: Strategies and Decisions

This chapter explores the intricate foreign policy dynamics during the Cuban Missile Crisis, focusing on the strategic models of Thomas Schelling. It examines the tense decision-making processes, including Kennedy's naval blockade and the communication with Khrushchev, amidst the threat of nuclear escalation. The chapter highlights the historical context, debates over military action, and the implications of U.S. and Soviet strategies in shaping Cold War dynamics.