European Missile Defense and Russia

Authors

Keir Giles Mr.
Andrew Monaghan Dr.

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This monograph examines the history of missile defense and the current dialogue from a Russian perspective, in order to explain the root causes of Russian alarm. Specific recommendations for managing the Russia relationship in the context of missile defense are given. Important conclusions are also drawn for the purpose of managing the dialogue over missile defense plans not only with Russia as an opponent, but also with European NATO allies as partners and hosts. The latter are especially significant in the light of these partners' heightened hard security concerns following Russian annexation of Crimea and continuing hostile moves against Ukraine. This analysis was completed before the start of Russia's annexation of Crimea in March 2014, but already warned of the prospect of direct military action by Russia in Europe in order to protect Moscow's self-perceived interests.

ISBN

2291

Publication Date

7-1-2014

Keywords

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Recommended Citation

Keir Giles Mr. and Andrew Monaghan Dr., European Missile Defense and Russia ( US Army War College Press, 2014),
https://press.armywarcollege.edu/monographs/488