The Reagan strategic defense initiative: A technical, political, and arms control assessment

Drell, S D; Farley, P J; Holloway, D

Title: The Reagan strategic defense initiative: A technical, political, and arms control assessment

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This study examines SDI in the overall context of the U.S.-Soviet strategic posture and concludes with recommendations on how best to integrate SDI research into the requirements of the ABM commitments.

Authors:: Drell, S D; Farley, P J; Holloway, D

Publication Date:: 1985-01-01

OSTI Identifier:: 5135210

Resource Type:: Book

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

Subject:: 98 NUCLEAR DISARMAMENT, SAFEGUARDS, AND PHYSICAL PROTECTION; ARMS CONTROL; POLITICAL ASPECTS; USA; BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE; GOVERNMENT POLICIES; USSR; NUCLEAR WEAPONS; RECOMMENDATIONS; RESEARCH PROGRAMS; TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT; ASIA; EASTERN EUROPE; EUROPE; INSTITUTIONAL FACTORS; NATIONAL DEFENSE; NORTH AMERICA; WEAPONS; 350100* - Arms Control- Policy, Negotiations, & Legislation- (1987-)

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