Limiting technology by negotiated agreement

Conference · Sat Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1983 · AIP Conf. Proc.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6103849

Carnesale, A

The author concentrates on anti-ballistic missile (ABM) systems as an example of a continuing effort to limit technology by negotiated agreement. He first discusses the ABM treaty of 1972, ratified by both the US and the USSR. Afterwards, he briefly treats each of the following: ballistic missile defense (BMD) dilemmas; nature of the BMD choice; technology; economics; deterrence; nuclear warfighting; relations with allies; arms control; Star Wars; and on limiting technology.

• Research Organization: Harvard Univ., Cambridge, MA
• OSTI ID: 6103849
• Report Number(s): CONF-830463-
• Journal Information: AIP Conf. Proc.; (United States), Vol. 104; Conference: American Physical Society spring meeting, Balitmore, MD, USA, 18 Apr 1983
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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