An Analysis of the Soviet Response to the Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI).

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Abstract:

Since President Reagan announced the Strategic Defense Initiative SDI in March 1983, the Soviet Union has consistently condemned it. This study examines the Soviet response to SDI and provides an explanation for their response. The study identifies military, political, and economic factors which influence the Soviet response to SDI. The author concludes that the Soviets have a genuine concern about SDI, and they will continue their attempts to stop the SDI program at the arms control negotiations.

Author(s):
Morgan, David E.
Author Organization(s):
AIR COMMAND AND STAFF COLL MAXWELL AFB AL
Descriptive Note:
Student rept.,
Pagination:
0032

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Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
ACSC-87-1800
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_7_Protection; JCA_7.1.1_Prevent Kinetic Attack; JCA_7.1_Prevent; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_4.1_Deployment and Distribution; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_1.2.6_Concepts; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_1.2.4_Doctrine; JCA_4.6_Engineering
Modernization Areas:
Space
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*ANTIMISSILE DEFENSE SYSTEMS, GUIDED MISSILE DEFENSE SYSTEMS, STRATEGIC WARFARE, ARMS CONTROL, ECONOMICS, USSR, POLITICAL NEGOTIATIONS, MILITARY FORCES(FOREIGN), FOREIGN POLICY, DEPLOYMENT
Field(s)/Group(s):
Antimissile Defense Systems
Keyword(s):
Strategic defense initiative, SDI(Strategic Defense Initiative)
Report Date:
1987 Apr 01