Ballistic Missiles in Modern Conflict (Washington Papers) Book

"Seth Carus's book is a unique combination of scholarly discipline and astute political judgment. This is a succinct and insightful analysis of one of the most vital security challenges of this century." Janne E. Nolan Senior Fellow The Brookings Institution Since the vivid images of SCUD missile attacks on Israel and Saudi Arabia were flashed on television screens all over the world, many questions have been asked about how a country like Iraq could acquire and use such long-range ballistic missiles. Written in cooperation with the Center for Strategic and International Studies, this timely book enhances our understanding of the worldwide proliferation of ballistic missiles. Carus assesses the threat the missiles pose to the U.S. and its allies and suggests plausible responses to this threat. All aspects of ballistic missiles are covered--their capabilities and disadvantages, their possible fitting with chemical or nuclear warheads, their attractiveness for Third World leaders, and the responses of Third World countries to missile arsenals in neighboring states.Read More