A New Direction for Non-Proliferation Policy: Weapons of Mass Destruction and the Third World

Abstract

The proliferation Of weapons of mass destruction in the Third World is a major national security challenge. This paper provides a summary of non- proliferation policies along with discussion of current world realities leading to the conclusion that the existing non-prolif eration regime is losing its potency. Three options are provided on potential ways and of halting the spread of these weapons as Third World nations search for their niche in Post Cold War world. The options include the impact of continuing with current policies; an aggressive military-oriented forced compliance policy; and third, an approach that envisions nation building and developing economic power as a counter to seeking regional influence through mass destruction weapons.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 26, 1993
Accession Number
ADA263885

Entities

People

  • Darryl W. Kilgore

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Counter WMD
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Arabia
  • Arms Control
  • Arms Control Treaties
  • Ballistic Missiles
  • Biological Weapons
  • Chemical Weapons
  • Intermediate Range Ballistic Missiles
  • National Security
  • Nuclear Bombs
  • Nuclear Energy
  • Nuclear Weapons
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Theater Ballistic Missiles
  • Treaties
  • United States
  • War Colleges
  • Weapons Of Mass Destruction

Fields of Study

  • Political science

Readers

  • Strategic Security Studies