Friction in the Development of Arms Control Policy.

Abstract

This report reviews the arms control policy and decision making process of the last several administrations with the emphasis on how frictional forces, not unlike those discussed by von Clausewitz, affect the process. Discusses friction within administrations, as a result of Congressional actions, from non-governmental organizations and from the media. Friction is present in every process involving individuals and organizations with differing views and objectives. It may not be desirable to remove all friction from the process, even if it were possible to do so, lest the decision makers stifle creativity and lose the benefit of a variety of views and approaches.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1986
Accession Number
ADA177771

Entities

People

  • John A. Gordon

Organizations

  • Air War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Counter WMD
  • Cyber
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Arms Control
  • Congress
  • Department Of State
  • Employment
  • Foreign Relations
  • Governments
  • International Security
  • National Politics
  • National Security
  • Personnel Management
  • Political Science
  • Political Systems
  • Security
  • Treaties
  • United States
  • War Colleges

Fields of Study

  • Political science

Readers

  • Government and Public Administration Law.
  • Military History of the United States in the 20th Century.
  • Systems Analysis and Design