1. The Eisenhower National Security Series has a published a report from a recent conference, U.S. Space Operations in the International Context (February 2004, Washington, D.C.), co-sponsored by the Eisenhower Institute. “This program explored the strategic and operational implications of space and our current policies by bringing together strategic thinkers from congress, think tanks and …
Don’t quote me on that …
by | 2004-08-01 | No Comments
“Among Democrats, there is a broad concern about missile defense, whether it is space-based, ground-based or sea-based,” says Jeffrey Lewis, graduate research fellow at the Center for International and Security Studies at Maryland [University]. “There are enough people who support missile defense against rogue states. But space-based systems are especially worrisome because you don/’t need …
Fissile Material Cut-Off Treaty Policy
by | 2004-07-31 | No Comments
Wade Boese, at the Arms Control Association, was kind enough to send along the State Department press guidance regarding the renewed effort for a Fissile Material Cut-Off Treaty: Fissile Material Cut-Off Treaty Policy The United States has completed its policy review on a Fissile Material Cut-Off Treaty (FMCT). The United States believes that achieving an …
Fissile Material Cut-Off Treaty
by | 2004-07-30 | No Comments
The United States has suddenly announced that we support (again) the negotiation of a Fissile Material Cut Off Treaty, which would prohibit the production of fissile materal for nuclear weapons. And I mean suddenly. The Bush Administration had been reviewing its support for the FMCT, obstructing negotiations in the CD. And then (according to AP) …
