The Strategic Defense Initiative in Soviet Planning and Policy
- ISBN-10
- 0833008234
- ISBN-13
- 9780833008237
- Category
- Soviet Union
- Pages
- 109
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1988-01-01
- Authors
- Benjamin S. Lambeth, Kevin Neil Lewis
Description
This report analyzes the nature and depth of Moscow's concern about the Strategic Defense Initiatives (SDI) and its implications for future Soviet responses. The authors consider the political-military and technical issues raised for the Soviets by SDI. The study assesses the Soviet declaratory stance on SDI; reviews the evolution and current state of Soviet attitudes toward homeland defense; summarizes key trends in Soviet antiballistic missile and antisatellite technology; considers the actual concerns that may underlie Moscow's propaganda line on SDI; reviews the range of technical responses the Soviets have said they might undertake; and examines the various political, strategic, institutional, and economic determinants that will shape whatever counter-SDI choices the Soviets ultimately adopt. (jhd).
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