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The last two decades have seen a slow but steady increase in nuclear armed states, and in the seemingly less constrained policy goals of some of the newer \"rogue\" states in the international system. The authors ofOn Limited Nuclear War in the 21st Century argue that a time may come when one of these states makes the conscious decision that using a nuclear weapon against the United States, its allies, or forward deployed forces in the context of a crisis or a regional conventional conflict may be in its interests. They assert that we are unprepared for these types of limited nuclear wars and that it is urgent we rethink the theory, policy, and implementation of force related to our approaches to this type of engagement. Together they critique Cold War doctrine on limited nuclear war and consider a number of the key concepts that should govern our approach to limited nuclear conflict in the future. These include identifying the factors likely to lead to limited nuclear war, examining the geopolitics of future conflict scenarios that might lead to small-scale nuclear use, and assessing strategies for crisis management and escalation control. Finally, they consider a range of strategies and operational concepts for countering, controlling, or containing limited nuclear war.

Presents timetable for development of Limited Nuclear Options and Regional Nuclear Options.

Offers proposal for military exercise to encourage development of Limited Nuclear Options.

Makes recommendations for implementation of National Security Decision Memorandum 242, including briefing President Ford on new policy on use of nuclear weapons.

Provides background information on changes to nuclear weapons employment options, in preparation for briefing by Joint Chiefs of Staff.

Forwards April 1974 policy guidance for nuclear weapons use to Robert Behr.

Explains objectives of military exercise \"Buffalo Grass\" in which B-52s based in U.S. fly simulated nuclear bombing missions over Ramstein Air Force Base in West Germany.

Summarizes NATO's command and control system performance during WINTEX 71 military exercises, identifies \"major\" problems and their effects, and suggests changes to improve NATO nuclear decision-making.

Forwards presentation on policy for use of nuclear weapons, for briefing of President Ford.

Outlines U.S. policy on use of nuclear weapons, including objectives of policy, strategic and planning concepts, attack and nuclear options, and responsibilities for implementation of policy.