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Nuclear proliferation in Asia and missile defense / Stephen J Cimbala

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CIMBALA Stephen J

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In: Comparative Strategy Vol 24 No 4, October-November 2005, pp.313-326 (113)Summary: The availability of nuclear weapons in Asia may create the temptation in some states in the region to develop first-strike strategies. This article considers the paradox of missile defence systems: coupled with defensive military postures they may help to reduce the risk of war, but in conjunction with preemptive or offensive positions they may contribute to instability and conflict.

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The availability of nuclear weapons in Asia may create the temptation in some states in the region to develop first-strike strategies. This article considers the paradox of missile defence systems: coupled with defensive military postures they may help to reduce the risk of war, but in conjunction with preemptive or offensive positions they may contribute to instability and conflict.

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