Effects of scientific, political, and allied opposition to SDI (Strategic Defense Initiative) on national security. Student essay

Technical Report · Mon Mar 23 00:00:00 EST 1987

OSTI ID:6377164

McKie, F

The Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI) is an intensive research program aimed at determining whether there are cost-effective defensive technologies that could enhance deterrence, strengthen stability, and increase the security of the United States and its allies against ballistic missile nuclear attack. Since its inception in March 1983, opposition to the SDI program has been widely publicized by the media. The most prominent sources of such opposition have been members of the scientific, political, and Allied communities. The sources and rationale for this opposition, along with effects on calibre of support for SDI research efforts, congressional funding, and program changes in the SDI research schedule were examined. Information was gathered through a review of the literature.

• Research Organization: Army War Coll., Carlisle Barracks, PA (USA)
• OSTI ID: 6377164
• Report Number(s): AD-A-180474/9/XAB
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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98 NUCLEAR DISARMAMENT, SAFEGUARDS, AND PHYSICAL PROTECTION
ARMS CONTROL
BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE
INSTITUTIONAL FACTORS
NATIONAL SECURITY
AGREEMENTS
TREATIES
NATIONAL DEFENSE
SECURITY
350100* - Arms Control- Policy
Negotiations
& Legislation- (1987-)