The Arms Race in the Era of Star Wars

Front Matter....Pages i-xx Summary of Discussions....Pages 1-11 Front Matter....Pages 13-13 Friends and Enemies in A.D. 2020....Pages 15-25 On Peace and Security: How to Disregard the Real Problems....Pages 26-45 Military Influence in Soviet Politics: Red Militarism or National Security Consenus?....Pages 46-66 The Impact of Rearmament on the American Economy....Pages 67-87 The European Security System: A Polish Viewpoint....Pages 88-94 Front Matter....Pages 95-95 Soviet Approaches to Arms Control....Pages 97-140 Progress in Verification....Pages 141-159 Political Obstacles to a Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone in the Balkans....Pages 160-199 A Policy of Military Détente in Europe....Pages 200-210 Front Matter....Pages 211-211 ‘Star Wars’: Origins and Overview....Pages 213-231 Militarisation of Space: an Arms Control Dilemma....Pages 232-256 Space Weapons and Arms Control....Pages 257-271 Orbital Mechanics and Military Satellites....Pages 272-283 Problems with the ‘Strategic Defense Initiative’....Pages 284-292 Back Matter....Pages 293-299