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The ‘Star Wars’ initiative: Problems and prospects |
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| Authors: | Paul Stares John Pike |
| Institution: | 1. Dr Paul Stares is a Research Associate at the Brookings Institution, 1775 Massachusetts Ave, NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA;2. John Pike is Associate Director for Space Policy at the Federation of American Scientists, Washington, DC, USA |
| Abstract: | This article examines the long-term ‘Star Wars’ R&D programme initiated by President Reagan - the Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI). The nature of this initiative and the research programme that has been approved are described. There is still considerable uncertainty over where the SDI research will eventually lead - whether it be a limited BMD system designed to protect military targets or a comprehensive shield to protect the USA and its allies. The feasibility and potential implications of the SDI are examined with this caveat in mind. |
| Keywords: | US defence policy ballistic missile defence international relations |
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