A Shift in Ballistic Missile Defense Strategy

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]
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