| Description |
1 online resource (8 pages) : color illustrations |
| Series |
CSIS briefs |
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CSIS briefs
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| Contents |
The issue -- The EPAA architecture -- Engage on remote -- Single point of failure -- Shoring up the EPAA -- Conclusion -- Methodology |
| Summary |
"Tensions with Iran are once again increasing. The slow implosion of the nuclear accord, Iran's harassment of cargo ships, and the downing of a U.S. unmanned aircraft have made plain the risk of conflict between Iran and the United States. The dispute should also draw attention to the questionable preparedness of the United States and its allies to fight a war with Iran on short notice and deal with that war's blowback across the Middle East and Europe. Regional missile defense architectures are an important part of that preparedness. Iran has the largest and most diverse supply of ballistic missiles in the Middle East region, and Tehran has shown an ability and willingness to use them in combat operations. Iran is also learning to employ other kinds of aerial threats, such as long-range cruise missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). In a conflict with Iran, U.S. and allied forces would likely face a wide spectrum of air and missile threats"--Publisher's description |
| Notes |
"August 2019." |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (page 8) |
| Notes |
Online resource; title from PDF title page (CSIS, viewed August 8, 2019) |
| Subject |
North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
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| SUBJECT |
North Atlantic Treaty Organization. fast (OCoLC)fst00529467 |
| Subject |
Ballistic missile defenses.
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Deterrence (Strategy)
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Security, International.
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Ballistic missile defenses.
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Deterrence (Strategy)
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Security, International.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Center for Strategic and International Studies (Washington, D.C.), publisher.
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