Taking aim at the ABM Treaty: THAAD and U.S. security

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US efforts to develop a new generation of missile interceptor systems such as the Theater High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system violate the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty of 1972. Proponents of THAAD argue that geopolitical changes during the Post-Cold War era stress the need for revising the ABM, specifically regarding provisions against the development of antimissile missile systems. However, the experience of the 1991 Persian Gulf War shows that collective international action was more effective in controlling regional conflicts, rather than advanced military equipment.

United States, Testing, Military policy, Antimissile missiles

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More light on the ABM Treaty: newly declassified key documents

Article Abstract:

The Standing Consultative Commission, which is charged with the implementation of the Anti-Ballistic Missile treaty and the Accident Measures Agreement, has announced the declassification of five documents related to these two treaties. These documents include the 1974 Dismantling or Destruction Protocol, the 1978 Agreed Statement and the Accidents Measure and Hotline Agreement. The salient pointscontained in these documents are discussed.

Reports, International aspects, Ballistic missiles, Security classification (Government documents)

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