Nuclear Energy And Nuclear Proliferation: Japanese And American Views / Edition 1

by Ryukichi Imai

Overview

This book brings to light the major differences in the way Japanese and Americans perceive nuclear energy and nuclear proliferation. It makes an important contribution to the process of building a foundation for better understanding between the two countries.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780367171650
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	11/02/2020
Pages:	214
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Ryukichi Imai is general manager, engineering, of the Japan Atomic Power Company and is also special assistant to Japan's minister of foreign affairs, dealing mainly with nuclear and arms control matters.

Henry S. Rowen is professor of public management in the Graduate School of Business at Stanford University. He has served previously as president of the Rand Corporation, assistant director of the U.S. Bureau of the Budget, and deputy assistant secretary of defense for International Security Affairs.

Table of Contents

Part 1: A Japanese View 1. The Confused History of Nuclear Nonproliferation 2. Areas of Conflict 3. What Kinds of Proliferation Should Be Prevented? 4. In Search of Workable Solutions 5. Systems Analysis of Nonproliferation Logic 6. Specific Nonproliferation Proposals 7. The Basic Structure of Nonproliferation 8. Comments on Mr. Imai's Position Part 2: An American View 9. The Present International System and Its Inadequacies 10. Four Principles for a Safer International System 11. The Benchmark Case 12. Economic Analysis of the Benchmark System 13. Measures to Enhance Security of Supply 14. The Importance of Dealing with the "Back End" 15. Alternative Paths Examined 16. Creating and Strengthening Institutions Institutional Initiatives 17. In Conclusion 18. Comments on Mr. Rowen's Position