Missile Defense Briefing Report




	December 2001 No. 34, December 26, 2001 Moscow, Beijing huddle over U.S. ABM Treaty withdrawal; Russian defense minister warns of terrorist missile threat...; ...denies Russia's role in Iran's ballistic missile, WMD development; Bulgaria set to dismantle ballistic missile stockpile; Washington aims for expanded cooperation with Jerusalem...; ...as threats from Iraq mount No. 33, December 19, 2001 Fallout from ABM withdrawal continues...; ...as Washington, Moscow explore post-ABM framework; Pentagon tables sea-based missile defense; North Korea rejects inspections, missile talks; Jerusalem breaks ground on new missile defense initiative No. 32, December 13, 2001 White House scuttles ABM Treaty...; ...Moscow divided over response; Pentagon Warned Over BPI; New Delhi rolls out new rocket...; ...while Damascus seeks chemical weapon delivery capabilities No. 31, December 6, 2001 Moscow talks tough on missile defense; Pentagon marks successful missile test...; ...as tempers flare in Beijing; Moscow, Astana align on ABM Treaty; UN weighs in on U.S. NMD; Palestinian Authority moves toward missile capability. November 2001 No. 30, November 28, 2001 Turkey focuses on independent missile defense umbrella; Seoul field-tests new ICBM...; ...while Pyongyang inks ballistic missile deal with Cairo; Russia implements missile system reductions; Jerusalem, New Delhi ramp up cooperation...; ...as Washington walks away from NMD? No. 29, November 21, 2001 Summit yields nuclear arms cuts, but no missile defense deal; U.S. reaffirms commitment to NMD, eyes ABM Treaty; Russian Defense Ministry ruffled by proposed nuclear cuts; U.S., Israel expand strategic dialogue...; ...while Washington, Seoul draw closer on NMD...; ...and Gulf States rule out cooperation with the U.S. No. 28, November 14, 2001 Washington digs in on NMD...; ...while Russia inches toward the U.S.?; Uncertainty over North Korean role in missile proliferation; Israel urges renewed focus on missile defense...; ...while Moscow, New Delhi probe cooperation...; ...and Beijing deploys new ICBMs No. 27, November 6, 2001 Washington and Moscow draw closer on ABM Treaty; U.S. delays interim tests...; ...while Russia steps up ballistic missile testing...; ...and eyes Indian NMD; Pentagon responds to Chinese missile defense fears; North Korea ratchets up opposition to U.S. efforts October 2001 No. 26, October 26, 2001 Bush, Putin edge toward deal... ;...foreshadowing collapse of White House missile defense plans?; Groundswell of popular support for U.S. NMD; London holds firm on missile defense... ;...while Paris reiterates support of ABM Treaty...; ...and Moscow steps up missile defense testing No. 25, October 19, 2001 Bush reaffirms commitment to missile defense...; ...while American experts slam U.S. NMD in Moscow; Kremlin undeterred by White House missile defense drive; Powell reassures India, limits scope of NMD; Iran steps up ballistic missile development; Pyongyang again blasts American efforts No. 24, October 12, 2001 Pentagon cooling on missile defense?; Russian opposition kicks into high gear...; ...while Beijing urges Washington to abandon NMD; White House eyes NMD cooperation with New Delhi; Kremlin pushes CIS missile defense; Mideast states get critical training No. 23, October 5, 2001 Senate backtracks on missile defense cuts; Moscow-Washington missile defense debate simmers; Turkey eyes domestic defenses; China urges UN oversight of American efforts...; ...while QDR urges NMD development September 2001 No. 22, September 21, 2001 America feels greater urgency for missile defenses; Turkey backs away from U.S. efforts; Democrats, Republicans strike deal on missile defense; China supports war on terrorism, but still opposes NMD; Moscow heartened by UN opposition to missile defense No. 21, September 14, 2001 Israel plans nationwide ballistic missile defense; Tokyo steps up NMD cooperation with Washington; CIA warns of mounting missile threats; Senate curbs scope of White House missile defense plans; Arab League forges ahead with anti-missile offensive; Terrorism tragedy heats up missile defense debate No. 20, September 7, 2001 Missile defense worries Arab League; Washington and Beijing edge toward talks...; ...while New Delhi tilts towards American efforts...; ...the CIS adopts anti-NMD stance...; ...and Tehran courts Moscow on missile defense; Democrats take aim at NMD funding August 2001 No. 19, August 31, 2001 Kremlin ponders responses to U.S. ABM Treaty withdrawal; statistics put NMD in perspective; Israel charts missile defense success...; ...as threats from Mideast increase...; ...and Russia nabs another regional client; U.S.-Japan missile defense efforts worry Pyongyang No. 18, August 24, 2001 Washington woos Moscow on missile defense...; ...then tries a different tack...; ...to China's dismay; Spain abandons U.S., NATO...; ...while Russia and Belarus conduct missile defense exercises...; ...and North Korea slams Japan; Russian-Iranian WMD cooperation continues No. 17, August 17, 2001 Preliminary missile defense in a year?; Missile defense divide deepens in Britain; Rumsfeld finds resistance in Russia; EU's role looming larger?; Moscow, Damascus renew talks over S-300; Pentagon to hone NMD capabilities No. 16, August 10, 2001 Moscow mounts diplomatic offensive...; ...joins Pyongyang in attacking U.S. missile defense efforts; America, allies forge ahead on missile defense programs; India tilts toward U.S. on NMD; Democrat draws battle lines over missile defense; China scoffs at U.S. proliferation worries, arms Pakistan No. 15, August 3, 2001 Jerusalem, Ankara step up missile defense talks; Moscow backtracks from Genoa...; ...challenges American missile defense technologically...; ...and seeks to undermine Washington diplomatically; British official skeptical of American missile defense; Missile defense architecture on the horizon? July 2001 No. 14, July 27, 2001 Bush, Putin reach unexpected accord in Genoa; Moscow reconsiders approaches to U.S. missile defense; Washington reaches out to Tokyo...; ...while Berlusconi backs Bush on missile defense...; ...and Canada rails against American efforts; winds of change blow through Congress No. 13, July 20, 2001 Pentagon scores major missile defense success...; ...galvanizing opposition in Washington; Pentagon advisor speaks about morality of missile defense; U.S. missile defense efforts focused on Middle East; Taiwan seeks joint missile defense; Russia ready for missile defense dialogue? No. 12, July 6, 2001 Moscow softens rhetoric regarding U.S. missile defense...; ...edges toward dialogue with NATO; Australia reaffirms support for U.S. missile defense; Chirac, Putin find common ground in Moscow...; while U.S., Japan continue missile defense discussions in Washington June 2001 No. 11, June 29, 2001 Russian ICBM launch seen as warning to Bush; Spain considers sea-based contributions to Euro NMD; Russian defense chief warns of vulnerability to missile attack; PRC says Taiwan's Patriots won't stop a missile attack; Russia, Iran campaign against Turkish missile defense...; ...while Japan holds out for independent NMD No. 10, June 22, 2001 Charm offensive abroad...; ...backtracking in Moscow...; and confusion at home; Japan edges closer to U.S. on missile defense; Taiwanese missile defense test raises fears in Beijing; Russia pitches new missile defense system; American influence, Asian NMD, targets of new Eurasia bloc No. 9, June 15, 2001 At home, missile defense rift deepens...; while domestic support for missile defense grows; Italy to back U.S. on missile defense; France joins Beijing's call against U.S. space defense; Russia mum over accidental missile launch; Hungary leaning toward U.S. view of missile defense; White House considers accelerated missile defense deployment No. 8, June 8, 2001 American missile defense plans lose momentum...; ...but Administration forges ahead...; ...while Russia strengthens ties to India...; ...China pushes treaty to ban space-based weapons...; ...and NATO gets into the missile defense game No. 7, June 1, 2001 After struggle, NATO abandons position backing ABM Treaty; Shift in Congress threatens missile defense efforts; U.S. now needs Russia's help on missile defense...; ...foreshadowing dangerous compromises...; ...while Russia views missile defense as a trap May 2001 No. 6, May 24, 2001 Kazakhstan against missile defense, Poland for U.S. plans, Greece undecided; Missile defense brings U.S. and India closer together, worrying China; Missile defense dissention on the home front; Russia weighs options in response to missile defense; China, North Korea bash U.S. plans to 'militarize space' No. 5, May 18, 2001 U.S. vows to forge ahead...; ...while consultations yeild mixed results...; ...Pyongyang threatens Seoul over missile defense...; ...and Pakistan blasts U.S. plan No. 4, May 11, 2001 Holbrooke says Europe must "stand up" to U.S. on missile defense; Australia shows full commitment as missile defense ally; Moscow-Washington missile defense dialogue warming, China left in the cold; U.S. defers MEADS, looks to space. No. 3, May 3, 2001 Russia dismissive of missile threat; China seeks to neutralize U.S. missile defense; Bush unveils missile defense plan...; ...to mixed reactions; Russia reacts positively to Bush proposal, continues missile development. April 2001 No. 2, April 27, 2001 Russia not optimistic about missile defense talks, Pentagon panel urges land, sea, air, and space-based missile defense, U.S. to consult Europe on missile defense, China, Belarus jointly denounce U.S. missile defense, missile defense likely to remain divisive issue between U.S. and Europe No. 1, April 20, 2001 North Korea threatens war over American, Japanese missile defense efforts; Bush ready to withdraw from ABM Treaty; Turkey may be brought under missile defense umbrella; Moscow seeks anti-NMD coalition; Taiwan to test indigenous missile defense system To subscribe to the Missile Defense Briefing Report, click here Copyright � 2001, American Foreign Policy Council. All Rights Reserved.