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Many scientists, including those from the Federation of American Scientists and nations around the world, believe that the deployment of the US’ envisioned National Missile Defense system would be a total violation of currently existing international laws and agreements such as the Anti-Ballistic Missile Defense (ABM) Treaty, which prohibits the deployment of such a system and all of its weapons components. The scientists also claim that the system could, at any time, without the knowledge of the international community, deploy space-based defenses as originally envisioned in President Ronald Regan’s Strategic Defense Initiative program, which utilized an array of land, air, and space-based weapons that could be used both defensively and offensively against an enemy. The US, on the other hand, defends the legality of its defense system in saying that the main purpose of the system is to defend the US from attack from authorized and unauthorized foreign and domestic ballistic missile attacks.
The next few years will be crucial for the issue of weapons in space and the US deployment of its National Missile Defense system. The international community, and more specifically, the United Nations, will continue to speak out about the deployment of such systems and the almost inevitable introduction of weapons into outer space. The international community will continue to strengthen treaties by means of passing UN resolutions to prevent the United States and all other nations in the world from developing and deploying space-based weapons systems. The United States will continue with its deployment of the National Missile Defense system citing that its actions are justified and that such a system is imperatively needed to maintain the national security of America. This will cause many political problems, and a military crisis over this issue may ensue. It can only be the hope of the world that a peaceful solution that satisfies everyone can be reached.
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Kayamone A. Sutton
My name is Kayamone Sutton. I was born and raised in Flint, Michigan (USA). I am currently 21 years old and am serving in the United States Navy as an Operations Specialist stationed onboard the USS San Jacinto (CG-56) a guided missile cruiser based out of Norfolk, Virginia.
I am currently working on my bachelors degree in International Relations. My current long range goal is to one day become President of the United States. My current short-term goal is to run for Mayor of Flint, Michigan upon completion of my time serving in the US Navy.
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