Cruise Missiles

Cruise Missiles

Author: Richard K. Betts

Publisher: Brookings Institution Press

Published: 1981

Total Pages: 644

ISBN-13: 9780815709312

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The cruise missile is the principal innovation in U.S. weaponry in the early 1980s. Because it is inexpensive and versatile, it is likely to be used for a wide range of military missions. At the same time, it has become a delicate issue in arms control and alliance politics. Although cruise missile programs are among the most dynamic elements in the U.S. defense buildup, their consequences have not been fully appreciated. This book assesses the complex set of technological, budgetary, strategic, diplomatic, and political implications of this new weapon as a contribution to public understanding of its pervasive influence on diplomacy and military affairs. Cruise missile technology and development programs are dealt with in chapters by John C. Toomay; Godron MacDonald, Jack Ruina, and Mark Balaschak; Ron Huisken; and John C. Baker. Military uses and arm control implications are discussed by Bruce Bennett and James Foster; Roger H. Palin; Richard Burt; Michael MccGwire; George H. Quester; and William H. Kinkade. Diplomatic and national political questions are analyzed by Raymond L. Garthoff; Robert J. Art and Stephen E. Ockenden; Gregory F. Treverton; Lawrence D. Freedman; and Catherine McArdle Kelleher.


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Download or read book Cruise Missiles written by Richard K. Betts and published by Brookings Institution Press. This book was released on 1981 with total page 644 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The cruise missile is the principal innovation in U.S. weaponry in the early 1980s. Because it is inexpensive and versatile, it is likely to be used for a wide range of military missions. At the same time, it has become a delicate issue in arms control and alliance politics. Although cruise missile programs are among the most dynamic elements in the U.S. defense buildup, their consequences have not been fully appreciated. This book assesses the complex set of technological, budgetary, strategic, diplomatic, and political implications of this new weapon as a contribution to public understanding of its pervasive influence on diplomacy and military affairs. Cruise missile technology and development programs are dealt with in chapters by John C. Toomay; Godron MacDonald, Jack Ruina, and Mark Balaschak; Ron Huisken; and John C. Baker. Military uses and arm control implications are discussed by Bruce Bennett and James Foster; Roger H. Palin; Richard Burt; Michael MccGwire; George H. Quester; and William H. Kinkade. Diplomatic and national political questions are analyzed by Raymond L. Garthoff; Robert J. Art and Stephen E. Ockenden; Gregory F. Treverton; Lawrence D. Freedman; and Catherine McArdle Kelleher.

Missile Contagion

Missile Contagion

Author: Dennis M. Gormley

Publisher: US Naval Institute Press

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781591143321

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Political Science/International Relations/Arms Control


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Download or read book Missile Contagion written by Dennis M. Gormley and published by US Naval Institute Press. This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Political Science/International Relations/Arms Control

"Just Dummies"

Author: John Clearwater

Publisher: University of Calgary Press

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 306

ISBN-13: 1552382117

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The Canadian government's 1983 decision to allow U.S. cruise missile testing in this country resulted in intense political fallout. The controversial program was kept quiet for as long as possible, but when key secrets were leaked, the powers that be faced harsh criticism from activists, opposition parties, Washington, and the Canadian public. Using recently declassified documents from the highest levels of government, political insider John Clearwater asserts that both Trudeau and Mulroney viewed the cruise missile program as essential to maintaining good relations with the United States. In this highly charged, uncompromising analysis, Clearwater contends that cabinet made important decisions based on relatively little information and took major steps to maintain the secrecy surrounding the testing in an attempt to prevent the public from mounting an effective opposition. Just Dummies is a finely crafted and unflinching examination of the politics and history of cruise missile testing in Canada. Clearwater's insider expertise, backed up with military and political documents from both Canada and the United States, provides readers with a unique perspective on this highly contentious issue.


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Download or read book "Just Dummies" written by John Clearwater and published by University of Calgary Press. This book was released on 2006 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Canadian government's 1983 decision to allow U.S. cruise missile testing in this country resulted in intense political fallout. The controversial program was kept quiet for as long as possible, but when key secrets were leaked, the powers that be faced harsh criticism from activists, opposition parties, Washington, and the Canadian public. Using recently declassified documents from the highest levels of government, political insider John Clearwater asserts that both Trudeau and Mulroney viewed the cruise missile program as essential to maintaining good relations with the United States. In this highly charged, uncompromising analysis, Clearwater contends that cabinet made important decisions based on relatively little information and took major steps to maintain the secrecy surrounding the testing in an attempt to prevent the public from mounting an effective opposition. Just Dummies is a finely crafted and unflinching examination of the politics and history of cruise missile testing in Canada. Clearwater's insider expertise, backed up with military and political documents from both Canada and the United States, provides readers with a unique perspective on this highly contentious issue.

The Evolution of the Cruise Missile

The Evolution of the Cruise Missile

Author: Kenneth P. Werrell

Publisher:

Published: 1985

Total Pages: 308

ISBN-13:

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Strike from the Sea

Strike from the Sea

Author: Norman Polmar

Publisher: US Naval Institute Press

Published: 2020

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781682473894

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Much of this book addresses the U.S. Navy's Regulus missile program--the world's first submarine weapon for attacking an enemy homeland with a nuclear warhead--and the similar Soviet Navy's cruise missile efforts.


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Download or read book Strike from the Sea written by Norman Polmar and published by US Naval Institute Press. This book was released on 2020 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Much of this book addresses the U.S. Navy's Regulus missile program--the world's first submarine weapon for attacking an enemy homeland with a nuclear warhead--and the similar Soviet Navy's cruise missile efforts.

Cruise Missiles

Cruise Missiles

Author: United States. General Accounting Office

Publisher:

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 64

ISBN-13:

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The Origin of the Strategic Cruise Missile

The Origin of the Strategic Cruise Missile

Author: Ronald Huisken

Publisher: Greenwood

Published: 1981

Total Pages: 234

ISBN-13:

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Dr. Huisken, nu ansat som forsvarsanalytiker for den australske regering, har tidligere arbejdet ved SIPRI og ved det australske Strategic and Defense Studies Centre. Bogen behandler to strategiske krydsermissiler, der affyres fra henholdsvis ubåde og bombefly, specielt disses udviklingshistorie.


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Download or read book The Origin of the Strategic Cruise Missile written by Ronald Huisken and published by Greenwood. This book was released on 1981 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dr. Huisken, nu ansat som forsvarsanalytiker for den australske regering, har tidligere arbejdet ved SIPRI og ved det australske Strategic and Defense Studies Centre. Bogen behandler to strategiske krydsermissiler, der affyres fra henholdsvis ubåde og bombefly, specielt disses udviklingshistorie.

The Evolution of the Cruise Missile

The Evolution of the Cruise Missile

Author: Kenneth P. Werrell

Publisher:

Published: 1985

Total Pages: 312

ISBN-13:

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The Cruise Missile and Arms Control

The Cruise Missile and Arms Control

Author: Ronald Huisken

Publisher:

Published: 1980

Total Pages: 138

ISBN-13:

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Download or read book The Cruise Missile and Arms Control written by Ronald Huisken and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Strategic Missiles

Strategic Missiles

Author: United States. General Accounting Office

Publisher:

Published: 1990

Total Pages: 40

ISBN-13:

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Download or read book Strategic Missiles written by United States. General Accounting Office and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: