Missile Defense System in the U.S. Concept of National Security

Abstract

The defense of the United States is the concept of defense characterized by a many layers and many functions. Its history goes back years 50. of the twentieth century. The current shape was given by the presidential administrations in office after 1989. Present the appearance of a system of MD gave President G.W. Bush. Capacities defense strategy of deterrence is constantly decreasing. Increased the importance of defense. Traditional deterrence in a new international order (regional conflicts of ethnic and religious relations, and participation in international relations non-state actors) do not implement the envisaged tasks. Low sensitivity of a strategy of deterrence of non-state actors transformed the concept of national security. The MD has become a complement to the strategy of deterrence. This allowed to active engagement of the United States in operations that protect or widened the U.S. impact zone, without fear of revenge. With the construction of MD are arguments such as – the average and long-range tests of a ballistic missiles, carried out by a hostile country the United States (Iran and North Korea). On the other hand, doubts causes the greater activity and freedom of the United States in engaging in regional conflicts without the threat of revenge attacks.