Czech Journal of International Relations (Dec 2008)
Missile Defence in Contemporary Strategic and Political. Contexts: Its Relation to Deterrence and the Impact of the Third Site on Dynamics Among Relevant Actors
Abstract
The presented analysis deals with the issue area of missile defence (MD) from the perspective of strategic studies. There are several objectives set for the text, and these in turn shape its structure. First, the analysis investigates the relationship between deterrence and MD. It debunks the myth claiming that the former is replaced by the latter; instead, their juxtaposition is acknowledged and demonstrated. This is made possible by a nuanced discussion of deterrence that goes beyond its flawed identification with the MAD logic. Subsequently, the Third Pillar of the US MD project is examined. It is investigated both within a wider discussion of bilateral USRussian relations and in the context of the accompanying multilateral processes in NATO. The last tackled issue is a future link between the Third Site and the Sino-US strategic dynamics. The argument is summarised in the conclusion.
