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America needs a comprehensive ballistic missile defense system that employs a multilayered defense system of sea, ground, and space-based systems.

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Improved Missile Defense Essential to Countering North Korea, Iran Patty-Jane Geller

Nov 23, 2021 4 min read

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Plotting a Path Forward for America’s Homeland Missile Defense Patty-Jane Geller

Aug 19, 2020 3 min read

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Trump's Plan to Protect America's Nuclear Capabilities Michaela Dodge, Ph.D.

Feb 20, 2018 6 min read

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Obamas US is Unprepared for Disaster James Jay Carafano

Mar 29, 2010 2 min read

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Measuring the Candidates on Missile Defense Baker Spring

May 31, 2007 2 min read

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Missile Defense Didn't Cause Sept. 11

Apr 12, 2004 3 min read

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Shooting Down Missiles And Arrogance

Jan 20, 2004 3 min read

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Giving Missile Defense a Chance Baker Spring

Dec 19, 2002 3 min read

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