Why A.B.M.? : policy issues in the missile defense controversy: a collection of papers by staff and fellow members of the Hudson Institute

Why ABM?: Policy Issues in the Missile Defense Controversy focuses on the problems of invention and deployment of defenses against anti-ballistic missiles (ABM). The book first discusses early, present, and future missile defense systems, including the efficiency of missile defense and the use of missiles in penetration aids and tactics. The deployment of ballistic missile defense (BMD) is explained. The text takes a look at the missile defense systems of the Soviet Union and their participation in the arms race. The reactions of the Soviet Union on the use of BMD and positions of Soviets and Americans on arms race issues are underscored. The selection reviews the implications of missile defense on Europe. Concerns include arms control and the prospects of European settlement; impact on the future of NATO; and attitude toward China. The possible effects of ABM on non-proliferation are also discussed. The text also takes a look at strategic arms control and stability. This topic includes effects on diplomatic relationships and debates on the use and deployment of missiles in defense strategies. The book is a vital source of reference for readers interested in international security, particularly the use of missiles in defense systems. Content: Front Matter , Page iii Copyright , Page iv ACKNOWLEDGMENTS , Pages vii-viii , J.J.H., W.S. INTRODUCTION , Pages ix-xii , JOHAN J. HOLST, WILLIAM SCHNEIDER JR. Chapter 1 - MISSILE DEFENSE SYSTEMS: PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE , Pages 3-13 , William Schneider Jr. Chapter 2 - MISSILE DEFENSE: CAN IT WORK? , Pages 15-40 , Charles M. Herzfeld Chapter 3 - MISSILE DEFENSE AND STRATEGIC DOCTRINE , Pages 41-60 , Raymond D. Gastil Chapter 4 - THE CASE FOR A THIN SYSTEM , Pages 63-90 , Herman Kahn Chapter 5 - THE CASE FOR POPULATION DEFENSE , Pages 91-117 , Donald G. Brennan Chapter 6 - THE CASE FOR STRATEGIC FORCE DEFENSE , Pages 119-142 , Albert Wohlstetter Chapter 7 - MISSILE DEFENSE, THE SOVIET UNION, AND THE ARMS RACE , Pages 145-186 , Johan J. Hoist Chapter 8 - MISSILE DEFENSE: IMPLICATIONS FOR EUROPE , Pages 187-203 , Johan J. Holst Chapter 9 - MISSILE DEFENSE AND NON-PROLIFERATION: FRIENDS OR ENEMIES? , Pages 205-219 , Michael E. Sherman Chapter 10 - THE PROBLEM OF CHINA , Pages 221-234 , Frank E. Armbruster Chapter 11 - CIVIL DEFENSE AND MISSILE DEFENSE , Pages 235-242 , Raymond D. Gastil Chapter 12 - STRATEGIC ARMS CONTROL AND STABILITY: A RETROSPECTIVE LOOK , Pages 245-284 , Johan J. Hoist Chapter 13 - THE MISSILE DEFENSE DEBATE IN PERSPECTIVE , Pages 285-294 , Herman Kahn BIBLIOGRAPHY , Pages 295-302 NOTES ON CONTRIBUTORS , Pages 303-308 INDEX , Pages 311-321