| ID | 072793 |
| Title Proper | Britain |
| Other Title Information | balancing 'Instinctive Atlanticism' |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Smith, Mark |
| Publication | 2005. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This article highlights four key aspects of British ballistic missile defence policy. These are, first, the Anglo-American connection; second, the participation in American-led 'coalitions of the willing'; third, the role of NATO; and, fourth, the role of the defence industry. These four factors operate inside a strategic culture of 'instinctive Atlanticism' coupled with a Europeanist trend in recent years. Developments in the United States are likely to be more influential in British policy than missile proliferation. An American offer of BMD coverage of the UK homeland, perhaps as part of the American system, might be attractive, but the lack of a strong pro-missile defence constituency in Britain, other than in the defence industry, probably means that it is only in this context that London would make such a decision. |
| `In' analytical Note | Contemporary Security Policy Vol. 26, No. 3; Dec 2005: p447-469 |
| Journal Source | Contemporary Security Policy Vol: 26 No 3 |
| Key Words | Great Britain ; Missile Proliferation ; Ballistic Missile Defence ; United States ; NATO ; Alliances ; Defence Industries ; Military Strategy ; Missile Defence Policy |