Why ABM
Policy Issues in the Missile Defense Controversy
Published on 22. October 2013
334 pages
978-1-4831-4573-0 (ISBN)
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Why ABM?: Policy Issues in the Missile Defense Controversy focuses on the problems of invention and deployment of defenses against anti-ballistic missiles (ABM). The book first discusses early, present, and future missile defense systems, including the efficiency of missile defense and the use of missiles in penetration aids and tactics. The deployment of ballistic missile defense (BMD) is explained. The text takes a look at the missile defense systems of the Soviet Union and their participation in the arms race. The reactions of the Soviet Union on the use of BMD and positions of Soviets and Americans on arms race issues are underscored. The selection reviews the implications of missile defense on Europe. Concerns include arms control and the prospects of European settlement; impact on the future of NATO; and attitude toward China. The possible effects of ABM on non-proliferation are also discussed. The text also takes a look at strategic arms control and stability. This topic includes effects on diplomatic relationships and debates on the use and deployment of missiles in defense strategies. The book is a vital source of reference for readers interested in international security, particularly the use of missiles in defense systems.
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ContentsAcknowledgments IntroductionPart I: Background and ContextChapter 1. Missile Defense Systems: Past, Present and Future-Early Missile Defense Concepts Current Missile Defense Concepts Future Missile Defense Concepts Chapter 2. Missile Defense: Can It Work?-Introduction What Is the Job of ABM? Penetration Aids and Tactics The Capabilities of Safeguard Does Safeguard Solve ProblemsWorth Solving? Chapter 3. Missile Defense and Strategic Doctrine-Introduction Three Alternative Strategies Summary Part II: Alternative BMD Deployments and RationalesChapter 4. The Case for a Thin System-Chapter 5. The Case for Population Defense-Introduction Some Technical Estimates Problems of Deterrence Arms Races and Arms Control Conclusion Chapter 6. The Case for Strategic Force Defense -The Role of ABM in the 1970's On the Counterforce Calculations of Some Prominent ABM Opponents Part III: Interactions with Other Policy AreasChapter 7. Missile Defense: The Soviet Union and the Arms Race-The Defensive Tradition Russian Reactions to the American BMD Decisions Soviet-American Interactions: Arms Race Issues Soviet-American Interactions: Arms Control Chapter 8. Missile Defense: Implications for Europe-Scope and Context Hegemony and Political Mobility Arms Control and the Prospects of a European Settlement Impact on the Future of NATO Attitudes Towards China Chapter 9. Missile Defense and Non-Proliferation: Friends or Enemies?-Introduction Some Possible Effects of ABM onNon-Proliferation Orchestrating ABM and NPT Chapter 10. The Problem of China-Chapter 11. Civil Defense and Missile Defense-Part IV: Some Other PerspectivesChapter 12. Strategic Arms Control and Stability: A Retrospective Look-Diplomatic Prelude The Contextual Impact The Substantive Issues Some Conclusions Chapter 13. The Missile Defense Debate in Perspective-Bibliography Notes on Contributors Index
