CIMBALA Stephen J <br/><br/>
Nuclear proliferation in Asia and missile defense / 
Stephen J Cimbala 
 -  2005 
<br/><br/> 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. 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>ASIA--MISSILE DEFENCE<br/>ASIA--NUCLEAR WEAPONS<br/>ASIA--REGIONAL SECURITY<br/>ASIA--NUCLEAR WAR