Interesting articles in Foreign Affairs (Nov/Dec 2012)

Strategy in a Time of Austerity
The Problem with the Pivot
The Future of Special Operations

In 'Strategy in a Time of Austerity' Andrew F. Krepinevich talks about how the US Defence Department should think about nuclear war and 'how a nuclear conflict might be terminated on acceptable terms once begun'. Indeed, 'might' is a good word in this situation. If a conflict escalates between established nuclear powers to a point where they launch nuclear missiles, it is unlikely they will just launch one or two. Not sure if one can talk about acceptable terms when possibly tens of millions have died. And will there be anyone left to negotiate?