Abstract

The relationship between the superpowers is potentially the most destructive to mankind of any that has existed through history. Moreover, it is, through the continuing arms race, itself based on mutual deterrence and weapons modernization, extremely costly to both countries

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PoliticsArms raceModernization theoryInternational relationsPolitical scienceDeterrence theoryRace (biology)CriminologyPolitical economyComputer securityLaw and economicsDevelopment economicsPsychologySociologyLawEconomicsComputer scienceGender studies

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Year
1989
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article
Volume
10
Issue
4
Pages
625-625
Citations
13
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Thomas W. Milburn, Daniel J. Christie (1989). Rewarding in International Politics. Political Psychology , 10 (4) , 625-625. https://doi.org/10.2307/3791331

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