| ID | 137938 |
| Title Proper | Symbolic politics of ballistic missile defense |
| Other Title Information | seeking the perfect defense in an imperfect world |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Handberg, Roger |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Ballistic missile defense (BMD) politics present an interesting evolution in how the USA, especially Congress, has come to think about BMD both as operational reality and as a symbolic policy. The argument here is that BMD’s operational reality is increasingly overshadowed by its symbolic aspects. Such a status arose from rapidly changing international and domestic politics. The end result is a situation in which BMD policy in a sense floats above the question of its actual combat effectiveness. Its primary mission in part is sustaining US capacity to remain a global power and support its allies. |
| `In' analytical Note | Defense and Security Analysis Vol. 31, No.1; Mar 2015: p.44-57 |
| Journal Source | Defense and Security Analysis Vol: 31 No 1 |
| Key Words | NATO ; Ballistic Missile Defense ; Alliance Politics ; Symbolic Politics ; US Foreign Policy ; US Security Policy ; European Missile Defense |