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		Preventing the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction : what role for arms control? ; A German-American dialogue / Oliver Thränert (ed.). Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, Analyseeinheit Internationale Politik. - [Electronic ed.]. - Bonn [u.a.], 1999. - 154 S. = 565 Kb, Text. - ISBN 3-86077-833-1 Electronic ed.: Bonn: FES Library, 2000 © Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Preface Oliver Thränert Introduction Transatlantic Differences Evaluating the Threat The Role of Arms Control and Military Measures Brad Roberts Preventing the Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction:What Role for Arms Control?An American Perspective Changing U.S. Attitudes The Proliferation Challenge The Place of Arms Control An American Perspective on the Transatlantic „Gap" Conclusion Heiner Horsten Preventing the Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction:What Role for Arms Control? A German Perspective What Has Been Achieved to Date? What Can We Expect in the Future? What Are the Lessons for the Future? Joe Cirincione Implementing the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty and the Comprehensive Test Ban TreatyAn American Perspective Comprehensive Test Ban Ratification Prospects The Ratification Process in the United States The Impact of Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty Entry-into-Force on the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Conclusion Appendix I: A Brief History of the Comprehensive Test Ban Appendix II: CTBT Components Appendix III: The United States Stockpile Stewardship Program Jack Mendelsohn The Potential Impact on the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Regime of the START Process, National Missile Defense Deployment, and NATO’s Nuclear Weapons Use Policy The START Process and the Non-Proliferation Treaty Regime National Missile Defense and the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty Nuclear Weapons Use Policy Annette Schaper Preventing Nuclear Proliferation: Strengthening the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty and Implementing the Comprehensive Test Ban Strengthening the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Implementing the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty Amy E. Smithson Still Rudderless: The Chemical Weapons Convention at Two The United States Sets a Dreadful Example Concluding Observations Alexander Kelle Preventing Chemical Weapons Proliferation: Implementing the Chemical Weapons Convention German Ratification of the Chemical Weapons Convention Implementing the Chemical Weapons Convention: German Views Conclusion Marie Isabelle Chevrier Preventing Biological Proliferation: Strengthening the Biological Weapons Convention Possibilities for Arms Control The Players Policy Agreements Arms Control as a Deterrent to the Acquisition of Biological Weapons U.S. Government Position U.S. Industry Position Fighting Proliferation – Alternatives to Arms Control Conclusion Volker Beck Preventing Biological Proliferation: Strengthening the Biological Weapons Convention Risk Assessment Efforts to Prevent the Proliferation of Biological Weapons The Ad Hoc Group Outlook Victor A. Utgoff Don’t Rule It In and Don’t Rule It Out: The Role of Nuclear Weapons in Deterring Chemical and Biological Attacks Ambiguity of U.S. Policy on Nuclear Deterrence of Chemical and Biological Attacks Horrific Chemical and Biological Attacks Are a Real Possibility Should the United States Rule Out Nuclear Retaliation for Large-Scale Chemical and Biological Attacks? Is Nuclear Retaliation for Large-Scale Chemical and Biological Attacks Credible? Should the United States Unambiguously Promise Nuclear Retaliation for Large-Scale Chemical and Biological Attacks? Ambiguity in Practice Potential for a More Consistent Bias against Nuclear Retaliation for Large-Scale Chemical and Biological Attacks Defending against Chemical and Biological Attacks Potential Effectiveness of Chemical and Biological Defenses Corresponding Potential for Changes in Chemical and Biological Deterrent Policy Concluding Observations Götz Neuneck Preventing the Use of Weapons of Mass Destruction: The Role of Deterrence What Is Deterrence? Deterrence and the Clinton Administration The Role of Arms Control and Disarmament Michael Moodie Protecting against Weapons of Mass Destruction Preliminary Observations Active Defenses Passive Defenses The Medical Dimension Doctrine and Operational Concepts Domestic Preparedness Conclusion Torsten Sohns Protection Against Weapons of Mass Destruction Protection Concepts Nuclear Weapons and Radiological Weapons Biological Weapons Chemical Weapons Conclusion Recommendations About the Authors © Friedrich Ebert Stiftung | technical support | net edition fes-library | Februar 2000