Abstract
The US ballistic missile defence policy in the Baltic and Nordic regions
Highlights
ballistic missile defense (BMD) in the current US strategyThe problem of BMD is not new in international relations
The problem of BMD is playing a key role in security policy at the global, regional, and national levels
Interceptors launched from Europe will not fulfil the task of ‘finishing off’ the Russian SMT. This would mean that the US would deploy BMD systems and sea-based radars in the Baltic and Barents Seas in advance, which would not go unnoticed by Russia
Summary
The problem of BMD is not new in international relations. It dates back to the Cold War. It seems that the only real threat to Russia’s military security is the interception of Russian ICBMs before the separation of warheads in the boost or ascent phase In this case, the most probable scenario is a US attempt to carry out a pre-emptive attack against Russia’s SMT and to neutralise them using sea-based BMD elements. Interceptors launched from Europe will not fulfil the task of ‘finishing off’ the Russian SMT This would mean that the US would deploy BMD systems and sea-based radars in the Baltic and Barents Seas in advance, which would not go unnoticed by Russia. It is important to develop the Northern Fleet’s capabilities to respond to the activities of submarine fleets, troops, and BMD elements of potential adversaries, as well as to ensure clandestine patrolling of Russian strategic nuclear submarines This means fulfilling tasks associated with traditional containment. — creating and promoting regional BMD elements, which will allow the US to strengthen military and political ties with states in all strategic regions of the world
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