What Should Be the United States Policy towards Ballistic Missile Defense for Northeast Asia?
Abstract
The proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and their means of delivery, primarily ballistic missiles, put at risk the security of the United States, its people, deployed military forces, friends, and allies. The threat of ballistic missiles from Northeast Asia is especially high. China and North Korea are seen as the top threats in the region when it comes to the delivery of WMD through ballistic missiles. Countries such as Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan do not trust the intentions of China and North Korea and have sought agreements with other nations to ensure their own security. Since Northeast Asia plays an important role in U.S. economic and national security, the United States has been and will continue to develop and deploy Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) assets into the region. However, the U.S. policy to deploy BMD in Northeast Asia will affect the interests and security of the region as well as those of the United States. Therefore, how should the United States proceed with BMD in that region? This Strategy Research Project provides an analysis of the interests and concerns of China, North Korea, South Korea, Japan, and Taiwan toward U.S. BMD policy in Northeast Asia to provide a better understanding of the issues.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 18, 2005
- Accession Number
- ADA431775
Entities
People
- Roberto L. Delgado
Organizations
- United States Army War College