Proliferation: Threat and Response

Abstract

At the dawn of the 21st Century, the United States now faces what could be called a Superpower Paradox. Our unrivaled supremacy in the conventional military arena is prompting adversaries to seek unconventional, asymmetric means to strike what they perceive as our Achilles heel.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2001
Accession Number
ADA387177

Entities

People

  • Anthony Ephremides
  • Gam D. Nguyen
  • Jeffrey E. Wieselthier

Organizations

  • Office of the Secretary of Defense

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Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Space

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  • Animal Diseases
  • Chemical Warfare Agents
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Employment
  • Health Services
  • Interagency Coordination
  • International Law
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Applications
  • Military Science
  • National Security
  • Personnel Management
  • Rockets
  • Terrorists
  • Warfare
  • Warning Systems
  • Weapons Effects

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