"With many scholars and analysts questioning the relevance of deterrence as a valid strategic concept, this volume moves beyond Cold War nuclear deterrence to show the many ways in which deterrence is applicable to contemporary security. It examines the possibility of applying deterrence theory and practice to space, to 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: 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. Provided by publisher.

Foreword /by William A. Chambers -- 1. Introduction: how has deterrence evolved? / Adam B. Lowther -- 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 -- 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 -- III. Nontraditional Detterence: 8. Are rogue regimes deterrable? / Gary Schaub Jr.; 9. How can the United States deter nonstate actors? / Adam B. Lowther; 10. Is space deterrence science fiction? / Dale Hayden; 11. Can unmanned eerial systems contribute to deterrence? / James D. Perry.