Whither Ballistic Missile Defense?

Abstract

I intend to discuss the prospects for SDI in a changing world situation. My bottom line is that the prospects are good. Recalling the language of my diplomatic years, I would say "I am cautiously optimistic" for at least two reasons; first, because we are in fact dealing with real problems. Second, because of some published statements attributed to President-elect Clinton--although the record is not entirely consistent, and therein lies a problem. Let me first elaborate on my reasons for cautious optimism and then discuss how I am planning our programs for a hand-off to my successor.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 30, 1992
Accession Number
ADA338814

Entities

People

  • Henry F. Cooper

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Air Force
  • Ballistic Missiles
  • Boost Phase
  • Commerce
  • Defense Systems
  • Deployment
  • Directed Energy Weapons
  • Ground Based
  • Investments
  • Nuclear Weapons
  • Space Based
  • Systems Engineering
  • Theater Missile Defense
  • United States
  • Ussr
  • Weapons

Readers

  • Asian Economic Studies
  • Educational Psychology