Security Implications of the Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) in the Middle East

Abstract

This paper concerns the underlying dynamic of the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) in the Middle East. It will seek to explain the quest to proliferation in terms of the interconnectivity and the region, the motivations of the major regional powers, and local perceptions as to the nature of security threats. Finally, the paper will discuss the implications of proliferation for U.S. policy toward the region that may require a shift in that policy.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 17, 1998
Accession Number
ADA367196

Entities

People

  • Sami G. Hajjar

Organizations

  • United States Air Force Academy

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Agreements
  • Air Force
  • Arms Control
  • Arms Control Treaties
  • Biological Weapons
  • Chemical Warfare
  • Chemical Warfare Agents
  • Chemical Weapons
  • Environment
  • International Law
  • Middle East
  • National Security
  • Security
  • Terrorists
  • Treaties
  • Warfare
  • Weapons Of Mass Destruction

Fields of Study

  • Political science

Readers

  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.
  • Nuclear Non-Proliferation and International Security
  • Theoretical Analysis.