Accession Number:

ADA338814

Title:

Whither Ballistic Missile Defense?

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

TECHNICAL MARKETING SOCIETY OF AMERICA WASHINGTON DC

Personal Author(s):

• Cooper, Henry F.

Report Date:

1992-11-30

Pagination or Media Count:

11.0

Abstract:

I intend to discuss the prospects for SDI in a changing world situation. My bottom line is that the prospects are good. Recalling the language of my diplomatic years, I would say I am cautiously optimistic for at least two reasons first, because we are in fact dealing with real problems. Second, because of some published statements attributed to President-elect Clinton--although the record is not entirely consistent, and therein lies a problem. Let me first elaborate on my reasons for cautious optimism and then discuss how I am planning our programs for a hand-off to my successor.

Descriptors:

• *ANTIMISSILE DEFENSE SYSTEMS
• *STRATEGIC DEFENSE INITIATIVE
• GLOBAL
• OPTIMIZATION
• NATIONAL SECURITY
• DEFENSE SYSTEMS
• THREATS
• COSTS

Subject Categories:

• Antimissile Defense Systems

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE