Ballistic Missile Defense in the Asia-Pacific Region : Cooperation and Opposition.

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Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Foreign Affairs Division.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

International relations.

Missile attack warning systems.

Korea (North).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (1 online resource (29 pages)) : digital, PDF file

monochrome

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2013.

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Summary:

Presents background information and discusses potential issues relating to U.S. ballistic missile defense (BMD) efforts in the Asia-Pacific region. Reviews ballistic missile capabilities in East Asia region, highlighting threat posed by North Korea; analyzes U.S. and allied BMD capabilities in the region; and addresses bilateral, trilateral, and multilateral BMD cooperation. Examines North Korean, Chinese, and Russian opposition to BMD in East Asia. Considers challenges, risks, and opportunities arising from increased BMD; covers Congressional action; and summarizes issues for Congress.

This report is one in a series of updates. For the most recent coverage of this report series, please see 13-R4-3116 in the 2013 issue.

Notes:

CRS Report.

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Microfiche version: Library of Congress. Foreign Affairs Division. Ballistic Missile Defense in the Asia-Pacific Region

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