Table of Contents

Introduction Part 1: Strategic Forces 1. Counterforce: The Schlesinger Doctrine and PD 59, 1974-1980 2. Protracted Nuclear War, 1981-1985 3. Strategic Defense: Of Shelters and Star Wars Part 2: The Balance in Europe 4. The Nuclear Balance 5. Conventional Forces Part 3: Power Projection 6. The Naval Balance 7. Power Projection: Forces for Rapid Deployment Part 4: Defense Spending 8. The Expenditure Debate. Conclusion