Missile Defence: International, Regional and National Implications

American national missile defense policy plays a crucial part in shaping the international scene and is typically studied from a US perspective. This book is different. It delivers a sharp analysis of regional and national variations and integrates them with US viewpoints to present a truly comprehensive study. What will be the international ramifications of the American plans to deploy a comprehensive national missile defense policy? This key question for all those wishing to build a sense of a global future is answered with clarity and rigor by these expert contributors. Traditional assessments in this area have focused exclusively on the US world view. This book breaks the mould as it demonstrates that US action automatically entails reactions. By integrating a focus on US policy with a strong analysis of regional dynamics, it shows that the global ramifications of US policy are indeed contingent upon distinct regional and national variations. This sharply highlights the challengesfacing US missile defense policy and the issues in store for world politics. This innovative and groundbreaking study contains lessons for those wishing to safeguard the future and become alert to its challenges.