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OverviewThe proliferation of ballistic missiles that can deliver weapons of mass destruction halfway across the world is a matter of growing urgency and concern, as is the fate of agreements limiting the development of such deadly weapons. The Bush administration's scrapping of the ABM Treaty and pursuit of a huge National Missile Defense initiative are dramatic evidence of this concern. Yet there remains much uncertainty about the viability of missile defense. If defenses fall short, strong security regimes will be necessary to contain missile proliferation. Since 1987, more than thirty states have agreed to restrict their transfer of missiles and related technologies under the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR). During the MTCR's first decade, several regional powers were thwarted from advancing their missile ambitions. Subsequently, however, states such as North Korea, Iran, Pakistan, India, and Israel have tested medium-range missiles and others have expanded their missile arsenals. Dinshaw Mistry critically examines the successes and limitations of the MTCR, and suggests five practical ways to strengthen the regime. The author's exhaustive research offers new and detailed insights on the technology and politics of missile programs in Iran, Iraq, North Korea, Pakistan, India, Israel, Egypt, South Korea, Taiwan, and other countries. Mistry also shows how international cooperation, security regimes, and U.S. foreign policies of engagement and containment with these states can halt their missile programs. Mistry's book is the first comprehensive study of the MTCR and of international efforts to contain missile proliferation. Policymakers, scholars, and the general reader will find this book a valuable contribution to the subjects of arms control, ballistic missile proliferation, multilateral cooperation, and international security regimes. For the author's update, go to http://www.washington.edu/uwpress/books/UpdateApril2009.pdf Full Product DetailsAuthor: Dinshaw MistryPublisher: University of Washington Press Imprint: University of Washington Press Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.531kg ISBN: 9780295996141ISBN 10: 0295996145 Pages: 264 Publication Date: 16 July 2015 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsPreface Abbreviations Introduction Regimes, Technology, Politics, and Proliferation Building a Supply-Side Regime Argentina, Brazil, South Africa South Korea, Taiwan, Arab States Israel, India, Pakistan North Korea and Iran Toward a Treaty Regime Conclusions Appendix: Technical Notes on Missiles Notes IndexReviewsDinshaw Mistry, the director of Asian Studies at the University of Cincinnati, has written a timely and important evaluation of the Missile Technology Control Regime..We owe a debt to Mistry for producing what probably to date is the most comprehensive analysis of the missile nonproliferation regime. Perspectives on Political Science In this well-researched and timely study the author has provided a wealth of information and thoughtful analysis about the current state of missile proliferation. Virginia Quarterly Review Analysts will find this a valuable compilation... A highly-indeed uniquely-useful reference. Comparative Strategy """Dinshaw Mistry, the director of Asian Studies at the University of Cincinnati, has written a timely and important evaluation of the Missile Technology Control Regime..We owe a debt to Mistry for producing what probably to date is the most comprehensive analysis of the missile nonproliferation regime."" * Perspectives on Political Science * ""In this well-researched and timely study the author has provided a wealth of information and thoughtful analysis about the current state of missile proliferation."" * Virginia Quarterly Review * ""Analysts will find this a valuable compilation. . . . A highly—indeed uniquely—useful reference."" * Comparative Strategy *" Dinshaw Mistry, the director of Asian Studies at the University of Cincinnati, has written a timely and important evaluation of the Missile Technology Control Regime..We owe a debt to Mistry for producing what probably to date is the most comprehensive analysis of the missile nonproliferation regime. * Perspectives on Political Science * In this well-researched and timely study the author has provided a wealth of information and thoughtful analysis about the current state of missile proliferation. * Virginia Quarterly Review * Analysts will find this a valuable compilation. . . . A highly—indeed uniquely—useful reference. * Comparative Strategy * """Dinshaw Mistry, the director of Asian Studies at the University of Cincinnati, has written a timely and important evaluation of the Missile Technology Control Regime..We owe a debt to Mistry for producing what probably to date is the most comprehensive analysis of the missile nonproliferation regime."" * Perspectives on Political Science * ""In this well-researched and timely study the author has provided a wealth of information and thoughtful analysis about the current state of missile proliferation."" * Virginia Quarterly Review * ""Analysts will find this a valuable compilation.... A highly—indeed uniquely—useful reference."" * Comparative Strategy *" Author InformationDinshaw Mistry is assistant professor and director of Asian studies at the University of Cincinnati. He has written extensively on technology and politics, regional security, and international cooperation in The New York Times, Security Studies, Contemporary Security Policy, Asian Survey, Pacific Affairs, and other publications. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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