In the 1970s tactical nuclear warfare was a topical issue. New weapons had already been developed by nuclear-weapon laboratories and pressures were growing for their deployment. Because of its importance, SIPRI organized a meeting to discuss the whole question. Originally published in 1978, this book is the outcome of that meeting.

Preface. Part 1: Basic Data on Tactical Nuclear Weapons 1. Background Information on Tactical Nuclear Weapons (Primarily in the European Context) M. Leitenberg 2. Tactical Nuclear Weapons in Europe O. Šukovic Part 2: The Issues 3. Tactical Nuclear Weapons: Problems of Definition and Application M. Milshtein 4. Arms Control and Tactical Nuclear Forces and European Security J. Coffey 5. Tactical Nuclear Weapons in Europe: Implications for East-West Relations W. Multan 6. The Irrationality of Current Nuclear Doctrines F. Barnaby 7. 'Mini-Nukes' and Enhanced Radiation Problems J. Miettinen 8. Mini-Nukes and Non-Aligned Defence. The Case of Sweden J. Prawitz 9. Tactical Nuclear Weapons and European Security H. Afheldt 10. The New Nuclear Force R. Shreffler. Bibliography. Index.