Accession Number:

ADA188194

Title:

The Environment of the Long-Range Theater Nuclear Force Program, Its Opponents and the Effects of Specifics of the Program on Opposition.

Descriptive Note:

Technical rept. 15 Aug 82-7 Jun 83,

Corporate Author:

HUDSON INST INC INDIANAPOLIS IN

Personal Author(s):

• Armbruster, Frank E.
• Yokelson, Doris
• Clemmons, Constance
• Guthe, Kurt
• Kahn, Herman

Report Date:

1983-06-07

Pagination or Media Count:

391.0

Abstract:

This report examines West European opposition to the modernization of NATO intermediate range nuclear forces i.e., the deployment of Pershing-Z ballistic missiles and ground launches cruise missiles. Notable differences between U.S. and European perceptions of the peace movement are discussed. Keywords Peace movements Force moderation Tactical nuclear forces Theater operation Western Europe Foreign policy Public opinion.

Descriptors:

• *FOREIGN POLICY
• *NUCLEAR FORCES(MILITARY)
• CRUISE MISSILES
• EUROPE
• PEACETIME
• PERCEPTION
• PUBLIC OPINION
• TACTICAL WARFARE
• THEATER LEVEL OPERATIONS
• WESTERN EUROPE

Subject Categories:

• Military Forces and Organizations

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE