The Role of Aerospace Power in US Counterproliferation Strategy

Abstract

The proliferation of nuclear, biological, and chemical (NBC) weapons combined with the spread of ballistic and cruise missile technology is a significant threat to US foreign policy interests. In particular, this proliferation may significantly limit the ability of the United States to project power abroad, intervene in regional conflicts, and support American allies in crises and conflicts. The potential use of NBC weapons in a future conflict raises the possibility of increased US casualties and greatly complicates American use-of-force decisions. This article examines the role of aerospace power in US counterproliferation strategy.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1999
Accession Number
ADA529834

Entities

People

  • Bernard I. Finel

Organizations

  • Air University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Counter WMD
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Arms Control
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Biological Weapons
  • Blast
  • Cruise Missiles
  • Fighter Aircraft
  • Foreign Policy
  • Governments
  • International Security
  • Passive Defense
  • Reconnaissance
  • Security
  • Treaties
  • United States
  • Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
  • Weapons

Fields of Study

  • Political science

Readers

  • Strategic Security Studies

Technology Areas

  • Space