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A Shift in Ballistic Missile Defense Strategy

Russia: BMD and the Kaliningrad Withdrawal
September 18, 2009 1813 GMT
Russia's announcement that it will not deploy missiles in Kaliningrad shows that it expects more from the United States before it will be prepared to help isolate Iran. [more]
A Crisis of Confidence in Central Europe
September 18, 2009 0200 GMT
The U.S. announcement of plans to redefine its missile system in Central Europe raises questions about what Washington will do to gain Russian concessions on other issues. [more]
U.S. Military: The Future of BMD in Europe
September 17, 2009 2158 GMT
STRATFOR looks ahead at ballistic missile defense in Europe following a midcourse correction in U.S. plans. [more]
U.S., Russia: Moscow's Response to Washington's Shift in BMD Plans
Russia's initial response to the U.S. change in plans for missile defense for Central Europe shows that Moscow does not consider the change any sort of concession. [more]
Poland, Czech Republic: Existing Military Deals With the U.S.
Although the United States plans to back down on its current plan for ballistic missile defense in Central Europe, its long-term intentions toward its allies are another question entirely. [more]
U.S.: Transcript of Defense Secretary Robert Gates' Statements
A transcript of statements made Sept. 17 by U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates on the United States' new plan for missile defense in Europe. [more]
U.S., Russia: The Wider Ramifications of Pulling BMD Plans
Washington's decision to pull the plug on ballistic missile defense installations in Poland will have broader geopolitical consequences. [more]
Intelligence Guidance (Special Edition): Sept. 17, 2009 - U.S. Withdrawal on BMD
The following is an internal STRATFOR document produced to provide high-level guidance to our analysts. [more]
U.S.: Backing Down on BMD
September 17, 2009 0435 GMT
The United States has shelved plans to pursue a ballistic missile defense system in Poland and the Czech Republic. [more]
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