From lambs to lions : future security relationships in a world of biological and nuclear weapons / Thomas Preston.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 369-412) and index.

1. The challenge for small states seeking to be lions rather than lambs -- 2. Nuclear proliferation, deterrence, and evolving security relationships -- 3. Nuclear security relationships : options and constraints on new nuclear states -- 4. Biological proliferation and the future of warfare -- 5. Biological security relationships : options and constraints on new bioweapon states -- 6. The bionuclear security threat : implications and recommendations for policy.

"While many books discuss how nations can prevent the proliferation of biological and nuclear weapons, this unique and controversial volume begins with the premise that these weapons will certainly multiply despite our desperate desire to slow the process. How worried should we be and what should we do? In From Lambs to Lions Thomas Preston examines current trends in the proliferation of nuclear and biological weapons capabilities, know-how, and technologies for both state and nonstate actors - and then projects those trends over the coming ten to fifteen years to assess how they might impact existing security relationships between states. Nuclear and biological weapons create a new environment where weaker actors will increasingly be able to inflict immense harm or deter more powerful state opponents. To ignore this reality is to put us at risk for new 9/11-style surprises. For answers to important questions about U.S. security, and for some potentially surprising reassurances, this clear and informative book will be invaluable."--BOOK JACKET.