Security implications of the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction in the Middle East. Final report
Technical Report
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OSTI ID:350689
The author argues that the Arab-Israeli conflict, the Iran-Iraq rivalry, and the lack of progress in the peace process are strong incentives for nations in the region to acquire weapons of mass destruction (WMD). He documents Israeli, Iranian, and Arab WMD programs and capabilities, referencing use of WMD in the region. He discusses the reasons why the major regional powers seek WMD capabilities and examines the nature of the proliferation dynamic as well as nonproliferation and counterproliferation approaches applicable to the region. The author offers several recommendations designed to strengthen these efforts and deal more effectively with causes of proliferation.
- Research Organization:
- Army War Coll., Strategic Studies Inst., Carlisle Barracks, PA (United States)
- OSTI ID:
- 350689
- Report Number(s):
- AD-A--359947/XAB; MIRM-ACN--98029
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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