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Warfighting and Proliferation in the Middle East

Author:

Anthony H. Cordesman

Date of Publication:

April 17, 2007

Associated Programs:

 Burke Chair in Strategy
 Burke Chair on Military Balance

Related Research Focus:

 Middle East & North Africa
 International Security
 Proliferation Prevention

Experts :

Anthony H. Cordesman

Synopsis:

Key Actors in 2010-2020

  • Iran: Nuclear, CW, Long-Range ballistic and cruise missiles, strike aircraft, S-300/400 defenses.
  • Israel: Nuclear (CW? BW?), Long-Range ballistic missiles, SLCMs/SSCs, air-launched cruise missiles, strike aircraft, Arrow, Patriot.
  • United States: Nuclear, ballistic missiles, SLBMs, SLCMs, Strike/bomber aircraft, ALCMs, Patriot, theater missile defenses.
  • Gulf: Ballistic missiles, strike aircraft, Patriot/S-300/S-400, missile defenses.
  • Syria: CW/BW, Ballistic missiles, strike aircraft, S-300.S-400.
  • Non-State Actor: CW, BW, radiological, (loose nuke?)
   
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