Nuclear Missile Defense

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The writer gives explanations clarifying why Canada should retain a position of opposition to nuclear missile defense (NMD) and gives alternative solutions to the support of NMD. The paper examines the effects of such opposition on bilateral relations with the USA. It also explores the results of supporting NMD both in the short term and in the long term. The writer sees Canada as universal peacekeepers and nuclear disarmament advocates.

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"This means Canada must be on the offensive diplomatically and defensively to preserve relations and security. Diplomatically, we must stress to the US that by acquiescing and allowing NMD to operate within NORAD, split security standards could develop that at present would be detrimental to Canada. Moreover, having NMD capability may incline the US to intervene in matters that we as Canadians and international peacekeepers would never get involved with but would automatically be engaged in because of NORAD."

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