| Description |
1 online resource (80 pages) : color illustration, map |
| Series |
Memorandum ; no. 143 |
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JCSS memorandum ; no. 143.
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| Contents |
Introduction -- The evolution of US BMD policy -- Russia's opposition to the NATO BMD system -- The perception of the Iranian threat and its impact on NATO BMD -- Conclusion |
| Summary |
"As tensions rise over Ukraine, NATO is making preparations for the deployments of a ballistic missile defense (BMD) system in Romania in 2015 and in Poland in 2018. The United States and NATO claim that the missile defense shield is not directed at Russia, but is designed to deal with the dual threat of ballistic missiles and weapons of mass destruction emanating from the Middle East. Russia, on the other hand, has consistently maintained that the anti-missile shield is directed at its own strategic nuclear forces, as NATO's planned deployments in Eastern Europe reinforce the Kremlin's resentment over what it perceives as Western penetration into its 'near abroad.' The monograph provides an in-depth exploration of the ongoing controversy over the NATO BMD system in Europe and argues that the very high cost of maintaining the system is justified in terms of its ability to mitigate damage, provide greater flexibility for national leaders, strengthen the morale of vulnerable populations, and devalue the threats posed by revisionist states"--Publisher's web site |
| Notes |
"November 2014." |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 71-80) |
| Notes |
Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (INSS, viewed January 2, 2015) |
| Subject |
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
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| SUBJECT |
North Atlantic Treaty Organization. fast (OCoLC)fst00529467 |
| Subject |
Ballistic missile defenses -- Europe, Eastern
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Ballistic missiles -- Russia (Federation)
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Ballistic missiles -- Iran
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Ballistic missile defenses.
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Ballistic missiles.
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Eastern Europe.
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Iran.
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Russia (Federation)
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Makhon le-meḥḳere biṭaḥon leʼumi, publisher.
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