Restoring Deterrence by Elbridge Colby, Rand Corporation

Bridge Colby has written an interesting piece in the current issue of Orbis arguing that the idea of deterrence should return as the main component of US grand strategy. As the notion of pre-emption slinks offstage unloved and unlamented, Bridge offers a welcome alternative. Well worth reading. Link below:

http://www.theatlantic.com/images/issues/200707u/Restoring%20Deterrence.pdf