Other Publications/Reports on
National Missile Defense (NMD)

General | European | Technical

General

Briefing Book on Ballistic Missile Defense by the Council for a Livable World Education Trust. One of the most exhaustive resources on missile defense available, this briefing book is designed to provide comprehensive information about the issue. September 2001.

National Missile Defense Reader, by the Carnegie Endowment's Non-Proliferation Project. Wide-ranging analysis of the issues from Joseph Cirincione, Director of the Carnegie Non-Proliferation Project. July 2001.

The Strategic Chameleon:  Perceptions and Implications of US Plans for Strategic Missile Defence, by the Oxford Research Group. This report seeks to highlight the security concerns of the Republican Party, to analyze how these fit with the concerns of allies, the concerns and responses of Russia and China and the potential for cooperative approaches to meet these concerns. May 2001.

The NMD Debate:  Influences on Policy Making, by the Oxford Research Group. This working paper attempts to unravel the forces influencing and shaping the decision-making process associated with the proposed NMD system. October 2000.

National Missile Defense:  What Does It All Mean?, by the Center for Defense Information. An issue brief that covers all major aspects of the missile defense debate. September 2000.

The True Meaning of Failure, by Denise Groves, BITS Policy Note 00.6, July 2000.

National Missile Defence and the Future of Nuclear Policy, by The Institute for Security Studies Western European Union. Academics and officials from both sides of the Atlantic came together to discuss various aspects of NMD. September 2000.

Theater Missile Defenses in the Asia-Pacific Region, by the Henry L. Stimson Center. This report argues that US policy choices toward TMD in the Asia-Pacific region must be responsive to the growing ballistic missile threats in the region. June 2000.

National Missile Defense Under Attack, by Denise Groves, BITS Policy Note 00.2, June 2000.

Missile Defence Policy: Strident Voices and Perilous Choices, by Dr. Gordon R. Mitchell of The International Security Information Service. This briefing paper outlines the issues surrounding National Missile Defense. March 2000.

The Marketing of Missile Defense 1994 - 2000, by the World Policy Institute. This paper examines the politics and special interests involved in missile defense. May 2000.

White Paper on National Missile Defense, by the Lawyers Alliance for World Security. This report examines the effectiveness and necessity of the National Missile Defense System, along with its diplomatic impact. Spring 2000.

European

European Views on BMD, by Survival. A report containing the comments of several strategic experts who participated in two meetings conducted by the Brookings Institution, the Atlantic Council and the IISS. Autumn 2001.

Europe and Missile Defense: Tactical Considerations, Fundamental Concerns,  by the Arms Control Association. This report argues that the United States should adopt a new approach regarding consultation with allies on NMD. May 2001.

National Missile Defence: The Role of RAF Fylingdales and Menwith Hill, by the International Security Information Service (ISIS). This report examines the necessary radar upgrades at RAF Fylingdales and the consequences for the ABM Treaty. March 2001.

National Missile Defence: Implications for UK Security, by the International Security Information Service (ISIS). This briefing examines the political and strategic implications of using UK sites in NMD. October 2000.

European Views of National Missile Defense, by the Atlantic Council. This policy paper, whilst supporting the deployment of NMD, also examines the need for greater transatlantic engagement on this and other security issues. September 2000.

Strategic Challenge? – Russia, the EU and NMD, by Otfried Nassauer, BITS Policy Note 00.5, June 2000.

Europe’s NMD Dilemma, by Clara Portela-Sais and Denise Groves, BITS Policy Note 00.3, June 2000.

Technical

An Assessment of the Intercept Test Program of the Ground-Based Midcourse National Missile Defense System, by the Union of Concerned Scientists. This briefing examines the first four intercept tests of the NMD system and pays particular attention to the controversial role played by the C-band beacon.

“The Alaska Option; Missile Defense Briefing Paper”, by the Council for a Livable World Education Fund. This paper critiques Bush administration plans for the building of missile defense facilities in Alaska by 2004. July 2001.

Taking National Missile Defense to Sea: A Critique of Sea-Based and Boost-Phase Proposals, by the Council for a Livable World Education Fund. This report argues that Sea-based and boost-phase alternatives to NMD would be expensive and could not be deployed until 2014. October 2000.

Countermeasures: A Technical Evaluation of the Operational Effectiveness of the Planned U.S. National Missile Defense System,  by the Union of Concerned Scientists - MIT Security Studies Program. This report outlines several tactics that could be used to defeat the proposed National Missile Defense System. April 2000.

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