Surviving in a Deregulated Strategic World
... certain proportion of incoming missiles, by definition, undermine deterrence. For three decades, ballistic missile defenses (BMD) were constrained by the ABM Treaty, which Moscow considered to be a cornerstone of strategic stability. After the U.S. withdrawal ... ... issues, the general power imbalance between the two countries, and the asymmetrical strategic position of India and Pakistan. North Korea, which developed its nuclear weapons and long-range missiles in the 21st century, presented another problem. Its arrival ...