Deterrence and the Impact of Strategic Defense

Abstract

This paper examines the role of strategic defense in a deterrence strategy. Deterrence theory, strategic defense, the 1972 Anti-Ballistic Missile (ABM) Treaty, the national military strategy, and Global Protection Against Limited Strikes (GPALS) are reviewed. It is asserted that the roles of nuclear forces and strategic defense are complimentary and stabilizing. The options to counter the threat of future proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and the threat of accidental or unauthorized launch of ballistic missiles are examined with the conclusion that a comprehensive defense is necessary.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1992
Accession Number
ADA253097

Entities

People

  • Dennis M. Lunghofer

Organizations

  • Naval War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Counter WMD
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Defense
  • Anti-Ballistic Missiles
  • Ballistic Missiles
  • Battle Management
  • Cis
  • Command And Control
  • Defense Systems
  • Detectors
  • Early Warning Systems
  • Governments
  • National Security
  • Strategic Defense Initiative
  • Treaties
  • United States
  • War Colleges
  • Warning Systems
  • Weapons Of Mass Destruction

Fields of Study

  • Political science

Readers

  • Strategic Security Studies