Responding to the threat from Third World air defense systems : comparison of U.S. policy options
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Authors
Ackermann, Glen Charles
Subjects
Air defense weapons
Third World
national interest
Third World
national interest
Advisors
Laurance, Edward J.
Date of Issue
1990-12
Date
1990-12
Publisher
Monterey, California: Naval Postgraduate School
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Abstract
This thesis examines the proliferation of advanced air defense weapons in certain Third World regions and the implications these transfers may have on United States Naval forces operating in and around these waters. It assesses the extent of proliferation, and examines the capability of selected nations in regions where the U.S. Navy operates on a regular basis. It also examines motives and trends behind the import and export of air defense weapons and the implications proliferation will have on the four naval missions, sea control, strategic sealift, power projection, and strategic deterrence. Three options are put forth that address possible adjustments of U.S. policy to counter the effect of air defense weapons proliferation. The options considered are: the military response, controlling the threat through arms control, and changing the national interest. Finally, the question is addressed of whether the U.S. is willing to overcome the problems created by air defense weapons proliferation in the Third World.
Type
Thesis
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Department
National Security Affairs (NSA)
Organization
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
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Format
v, 102 p. ill., maps
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