Citation

Afheldt H, Sonntag P. J. Peace Res. 1973; 10(3): 245-250.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1973, SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/002234337301000308

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

A quantitative simulation is carried out in order to test the political outcome of ABM and MIRVs. Technical variables serve as input: number of ICBMs, of ABMs, hit probabilities, etc. Strategic positions result as output: mutual second strike capability, effective defense of one power only, etc. The conclusion is that MIRVs, especially in com bination with ABMs, represent an extreme threat to equilibrium.