| ID | 100671 |
| Title Proper | Polaris, east of Suez |
| Other Title Information | British plans for a nuclear force in the Indo-Pacific, 1964-1968 |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Jones, Matthew ; Young, John W |
| Publication | 2010. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This article investigates the little-known plans formulated by Harold Wilson's Labour government to deploy Polaris submarines in the Indo-Pacific region. The scheme was first proposed in 1965 as a response to several problems faced by British policy-makers, including China's acquisition of a nuclear capability, Britain's wish to maintain a meaningful position 'East of Suez' at reduced cost, and German pressure for equal treatment within NATO on nuclear matters. Despite extensive high-level discussion, the plans were finally abandoned in mid-1968, as Labour moved more decisively to forsake the world role. |
| `In' analytical Note | Journal of Strategic Studies Vol. 33, No. 6; Dec 2010: p.847 - 870 |
| Journal Source | Journal of Strategic Studies Vol. 33, No. 6; Dec 2010: p.847 - 870 |
| Key Words | Great Britain ; Polaris ; Nuclear Weapons ; Cold War ; Strategic Deterrent ; Indian Ocean |