Finding the right path

Article Abstract:

In September 2000 President Clinton made the decision to defer deployment of a national missile defense system. Reference is made to the need for further work on both the technical challenges to ensure the readiness of the system, and the international challenges to ensure a world of strategic stability.

Military policy

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Facing the China factor

Article Abstract:

Issues concerning the tensions in the relationship between the United States and China are presented. Reference is made to the opportunity given by President Clinton's decision to defer the deployment of national missile defense, allowing Washington time to work through issues with China.

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Facing the China factor

Article Abstract:

Among the possible negative outcomes of US national missile defense deployment are: increased Chinese nuclear missile development; China deciding that the US is an enemy and not an ally; Chinese international lobbying against the US; and closer China-Russia ties.

United States, China, International aspects, Cover Story, Political aspects, Chinese foreign relations, United States foreign relations, Nuclear arms control, Deterrence (Strategy)

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