Routledge - The Technology, Strategy, and Politics of SDI

Explore the complex landscape of ballistic missile defense with The Technology, Strategy, and Politics of SDI. Published by Routledge, this book addresses a critical gap in existing research by examining the Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI) through a unified lens. While many studies look at technological or political issues separately, this work provides a comprehensive framework for understanding how these elements connect. Readers will gain insight into the short-range and long-range risks associated with developing a ballistic missile defense (BMD) system. The text evaluates the potential benefits and dangers of such systems for both the United States and the Soviet Union. By analyzing the risks to arms race stability and the likely reactions of the Soviet Union to U.S. space-based developments, this book serves as an essential resource for students and professionals interested in political science, international security, and global defense strategy.