A thorough and balanced survey of the background of an issue that has bedeviled the western alliance, and of options for attempting to deal with vexing choices. I know of nothing else that accomplishes the task as well. -- Richard K. Betts, Arnold A. Saltzman Professor of War and Peace Studies, Columbia University A thorough and balanced survey of the background of an issue that has bedeviled the western alliance, and of options for attempting to deal with vexing choices. I know of nothing else that accomplishes the task as well. -- Richard K. Betts, Arnold A. Saltzman Professor of War and Peace Studies, Columbia University