Global Proliferation-Dynamics, Acquisition Strategies, and Responses. Volume 1. Overview
Abstract
The proliferation of nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons, as well as missile delivery systems, is increasingly acknowledged to be one of the most important threats to U.S. security and global stability in the emerging post-Cold War world. The sale of advanced conventional weaponry to conflict- prone regions, frequently accompanied by transfers of technology for their manufacture, has also generated concern. Prepared for the Defense Nuclear Agency (DNA), this report: (a) Assesses the current proliferation situation, including incentives and disincentives for acquisition, current outcomes, and future trends. (b) Highlights different weapons acquisition strategies that countries have pursued and continue to pursue. (c) Describes current policies to contain, cap or rollback, or deal with proliferation. (d) Identifies key policy challenges as well as new initiatives to help strengthen U.S. efforts. (e) Identifies areas in which the Department of Defense (DoD) may be able to make significant contributions to U.S. nonproliferation efforts. Proliferation, Biological weapons, Nonproliferation, Counter-proliferation, Missiles, Chemical weapons, Conventional weapons, Nuclear weapons.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1994
- Accession Number
- ADB192045
Entities
People
- Charles Bailey
- James D. Doyle
- Lewis A. Dunn
- Michael Cusack
- Paul Bernstein
Organizations
- Leidos