This volume moves beyond Cold War deterrence theory to show the many ways in which deterrence is applicable to contemporary security: in space, in cyberspace, and against non-state actors. It also examines the role of nuclear deterrence in the twenty-first century and reaches surprising conclusions.

This volume moves beyond Cold War deterrence theory to show the many ways in which deterrence is applicable to contemporary security.

Foreword; William A. Chambers 1. How Has Deterrence Evolved?; Adam Lowther PART I: DETERRENCE IN CYBERSPACE 2. Can an Operationally Responsive Cyberspace Play a Critical Role in the Strategic Deterrence Equation?; Kevin R. Beeker, Robert F. Mills, Michael R. Grimaila and Michael W. Haas 3. Does the United States Need a New Model for Cyber Deterrence?; Kamaal T. Jabbour and E. Paul Ratazzi PART II: NUCLEAR DETERRENCE 4. Is Nuclear Deterrence Still Relevant?; Elbridge Colby 5. Can Tailored Deterrence and Smart Power Succeed Against the Long-Term Nuclear Proliferation Challenge?; Jonathan Trexel 6. Is a New Focus on Nuclear Weapons Research and Development Necessary?; Anne Fitzpatrick 7. Missile Defenses and Nuclear Arms Reductions: Can Deterrence Withstand the Attention?; Stephen J. Cimbala PART III: NONTRADITIONAL DETERRENCE 8. Are Rogue Regimes Deterrable?; Gary Schaub 9. How Can the United States Deter Nonstate Actors?; Adam Lowther 10. Is Space Deterrence Science Fiction?; Dale Hayden 11. Can Unmanned Aerial Systems Contribute to Deterrence?; James Perry