The ABM: Outdated and Dangerous
The ABM: Outdated and Dangerous
Stay updated with breaking news from Baker Spring. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
The United States now finds itself in a favorable positionregarding the use of space for military purposes, but its leadshould not be taken for granted. Today's emerging space powers,such as China, Iran, and North Korea, are not likely to be thebenign force that the United States is today and will be in thefuture.
The argument that missile defense for America is not feasiblesuffered a stunning setback on June 10, 1999.
Executive Summary: The ABM Treaty: Outdated and Dangerous
Now is the time for decisive action against Saddam Hussein. If theU.N. balks at taking action to address Saddam's violation of itsresolutions, the President still has full legal authority, bothfrom the U.N. and from Congress, to take whatever actions may benecessary.