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Accession Number:
ADA278317
Title:
Critical Resources: Access and Competition
Corporate Author:
INDUSTRIAL COLL OF THE ARMED FORCES WASHINGTON DC
Report Date:
1993-04-01
Abstract:
This paper presents our interests and objectives, followed by a working definition of strategic and critical material, a brief description of the National Defense Stockpile -- what it contains, how requirements for it are developed, and how it is managed. The paper also discusses transnational trends that could limit U.S. access to or result in competition for strategic or critical materials, and provides the reader with policy options and recommendations for the future. In the interest of limiting the scope of the paper, the focus is limited to strategic and critical materials excluding strategic and critical fuels and water. Policy options and recommendations presented focus on measures short of force however, the political alternative of last resort for solving disputes over access to or competition for resources -- military action -- is briefly discussed.
Descriptive Note:
Research rept. Aug 1992-Apr 1993
Pages:
0044
Distribution Statement:
Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
File Size:
1.61MB
