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On Nuclear Deterrence: The Correspondence of Sir Michael Quinlan (Adelphi Book 421)

Tanya Ogilvie-White

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Description:Michael Quinlan’s grasp of defence policy – particularly that relating to Britain’s deterrence posture – was second to none. His career in the British civil service spanned three decades, during which time he advised various governments, including those of James Callaghan and Margaret Thatcher. He was closely involved in the decision to procure Trident from the United States and, within NATO, in shaping the policies that led to the deployment of cruise and Pershing missiles. The letters gathered in this book reveal the industry and thorough consideration that Quinlan gave to his role in government. They also shed light upon complex matters of ethics and morality, which Quinlan took pains to reconcile with his work in Whitehall. What emerges is a portrait of a dedicated and gifted civil servant, who, partly due to his deep Catholic faith and horror of what he referred to as ‘atheistic totalitarianism’, regarded nuclear deterrence as a strategic necessity. But the correspondence also shows how, in his last years, Quinlan began to reassess the costs and benefits of nuclear weapons and became more interested in disarmament debates. Shifting power dynamics and uncertainties over the nuclear future mean that the insights of Michael Quinlan’s career continue to be relevant today. ‘Michael Quinlan brought to issues of nuclear deterrence and disarmament a formidable intellect, complete commitment and real passion. This book is a remarkable testament to a great public servant and his readiness to engage with a wide range of correspondents on a set of issues he cared so much about.’ Lawrence Freedman, Professor of War Studies, King’s College London ‘A penetrating view into the portentous struggle to reconcile the security and ethical dilemmas inherent in nuclear weapons. Edited with clarity, balance and verve, the Quinlan correspondence takes readers behind the scenes of key Cold War nuclear-policy debates and then illuminates the post-Cold War challenge of nuclear disarmament.’ George Perkovich, Director of the Nuclear Policy Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International PeaceWe have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with On Nuclear Deterrence: The Correspondence of Sir Michael Quinlan (Adelphi Book 421). To get started finding On Nuclear Deterrence: The Correspondence of Sir Michael Quinlan (Adelphi Book 421), you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: Michael Quinlan’s grasp of defence policy – particularly that relating to Britain’s deterrence posture – was second to none. His career in the British civil service spanned three decades, during which time he advised various governments, including those of James Callaghan and Margaret Thatcher. He was closely involved in the decision to procure Trident from the United States and, within NATO, in shaping the policies that led to the deployment of cruise and Pershing missiles. The letters gathered in this book reveal the industry and thorough consideration that Quinlan gave to his role in government. They also shed light upon complex matters of ethics and morality, which Quinlan took pains to reconcile with his work in Whitehall. What emerges is a portrait of a dedicated and gifted civil servant, who, partly due to his deep Catholic faith and horror of what he referred to as ‘atheistic totalitarianism’, regarded nuclear deterrence as a strategic necessity. But the correspondence also shows how, in his last years, Quinlan began to reassess the costs and benefits of nuclear weapons and became more interested in disarmament debates. Shifting power dynamics and uncertainties over the nuclear future mean that the insights of Michael Quinlan’s career continue to be relevant today. ‘Michael Quinlan brought to issues of nuclear deterrence and disarmament a formidable intellect, complete commitment and real passion. This book is a remarkable testament to a great public servant and his readiness to engage with a wide range of correspondents on a set of issues he cared so much about.’ Lawrence Freedman, Professor of War Studies, King’s College London ‘A penetrating view into the portentous struggle to reconcile the security and ethical dilemmas inherent in nuclear weapons. Edited with clarity, balance and verve, the Quinlan correspondence takes readers behind the scenes of key Cold War nuclear-policy debates and then illuminates the post-Cold War challenge of nuclear disarmament.’ George Perkovich, Director of the Nuclear Policy Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International PeaceWe have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with On Nuclear Deterrence: The Correspondence of Sir Michael Quinlan (Adelphi Book 421). To get started finding On Nuclear Deterrence: The Correspondence of Sir Michael Quinlan (Adelphi Book 421), you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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