Del i serien Studies in Canadian Military History

Canada and Ballistic Missile Defence, 1954-2009

Déjà Vu All Over Again

Häftad, Engelska, 2010

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Since the mid-1950s, successive Canadian governments have grappled with the issue of Canada's role in US ballistic missile defence programs. Until Paul Martin's government finally said no, policy-makers responded to US initiatives with fear and uncertainty as they endlessly debated the implications – at home and abroad – of participation. However, whether this is the end of the story remains to be seen.Drawing on previously classified government documents and interviews with senior officials, James Fergusson examines Canada's policy deliberations during five major US initiatives. He reveals that a combination of factors such as weak leadership and a tendency to place uncertain and ill-defined notions of international peace and security before national defence resulted in indecision on what role Canada would play in ballistic missile defence. In effect, policy-makers have failed to transform debates about the issue into an opportunity to define Canada's strategic interests at home and on the world stage. Canada and Ballistic Missile Defense is the first comprehensive account of Canada's response and indecision regarding US ballistic missile defence initiatives, and the implications of this inaction.

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Utgivningsdatum2010-11-01
Mått152 x 229 x undefined mm
Vikt530 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
SerieStudies in Canadian Military History
Antal sidor352
FörlagUniversity of British Columbia Press
ISBN9780774817516

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PrefacePrologue – What's with Defence?Act 1 – Anti-Ballistic Missiles: Don't Worry, Be Happy (1954-71)Act 2 – The Strategic Defence Initiative: Much Ado About Very Little (1972-85)Act 3 – Global Protection Against Limited Strikes: Too Close for Comfort (1986-92)Act 4 – National Missile Defense: Let Sleeping Dogs Lie (1993-2000)Act 5 – Ground-Based Mid-Course Defense: Is this the End? (2001-05)Epilogue – Forward to the Past (2005 and Beyond)NotesBibliographyIndex

This book should serve as a "lessons learned" reference for our political and military leadership with respect to development of coherent strategic policies. It is also a very useful historical source for students and scholars of politics and history.- Major Fred Brulier, Canadian Defence Academy (Canadian Military Journal, Vol 11, No 3) James Fergusson has followed ballistic missile defense and Canadian defense policy for decades, and his passion is reflected in this, the first history that treats these topics in a single volume. - D. McIntosh, Slippery Rock University Pennsylvania (CHOICE, Vol. 48, No. 09)