SPACE, NATIONAL SECURITY, AND ARMS CONTROL: POLICY DIRECTIONS FOR THE FUTURE

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• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP90M00551R001801050064-6
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: K
• Document Page Count: 4
• Document Creation Date: December 27, 2016
• Document Release Date: July 17, 2013
• Sequence Number: 64
• Publication Date: March 2, 1988
• Content Type: MISC

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The.)Brookings Institution
1775 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE N.W. / WASHINGTON D.C. 20036-2188 / CABLES: BROOKINST / TELEPHONE: (202
Center for Public Policy Education
January 11, 1988
Dear Colleague:
On behalf of the Brookings Institution, I would like to call
your attention to a special opportunity to meet with key policy
officials and decisionmakers involved with U.S. space policy. On
Mednesday,AMarch-2,-1988,-the Center for Public Policy Education
will conduct a one-day National Issues Forum, 'Space, National
Security, and Arms Control: Policy Directions for the Future,"
to be held at the Brookings Institution.
This forum will examine the major issues surrounding the use
of space for military purposes and its impact on national
security and arms control objectives. Topics to be discussed
include trends in the military application of space technology,
the priorities of U.S. space policy, effects of the threat to
space-based strategic defenses, and the limitations and benefits
of arms control in space. The program is specifically designed
to give leaders in government, space-related industries, and
academia the opportunity to meet and explore the direction of
U.S. space policy. As part of the program, Brookings will host a
buffet luncheon to allow for informal discussion between
panelists and participants, as well as a reception immediately
following the afternoon session.
I encourage you to take time from your busy schedule to join
us for this unique program. Since enrollment is limited, I urge
you to respond quickly. To reserve a place at this timely
conference, please return the enclosed registration card or call
[phone].
cerely,
/ Barbara Littell
/ Associate Director
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Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2013/07/17: CIA-RDP90M00551R001801050064-6 stions will be discussed
with specialists from the government and
private sectors, representing a wide spectrum of
knowledge, experience, and perspective. It is
hoped that the exchange of views and judgments
will contribute to an improved appreciation of
the issues involved.
Space, National Security,
and Arms Control:
Policy Directions
for the Future
A One-Day
National Issues Forum
March 2, 1988
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
The Brookings Institution
Center for Public Policy Education
Washington, D.C.
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The purpose of this forum, one in a series
sponsored by Brookings on various public policy
issues, is to advance understanding and informed
public debate on the use of space to further
national security and arms control objectives.
As underscored in a Brookings book by
Paul B. Stares, Space and National Security (June
1987), space has become a vital area for U.S.
national security. Military space systems provide
immense benefits for intelligence gathering, early
warning, communications, navigation, and
weather forecasting. Satellites, though not strictly
weapons systems, are becoming increasingly
crucial for enhancing command, control, and
combat effectiveness.
The growing military use of space, however, is
likely to spur both superpowers to develop weapons
to disable each other's space assets (which thus far
have operated in a virtual sanctuary). This
competition in antisatellite weapons has complex
and inadequately explored implications for U.S.
national security and strategic stability.
In order to clarify these implications, the forum
will examine a range of issues:
? What are the trends in the military application
of space technology and the emerging threats
to space systems?
? How does the threat to space systems affect the
prospects for strategic defense?
? What are the priorities of U.S. military space
policy?
? What are the potential benefits and
limitations of arms control in space?
? How can conflicts between military and
civilian interests in the use of space be
reconciled?
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On March 2, the Brookings Center for Public
Policy Education will host a one-day National
Issues Forum on Space, National Security, and
Arms Control. Limited to approximately 75
participants, the conference will provide a settinf
for in-depth analysis and frank discussion of key
issues relating to national security.
This forum gives participants the opportunity to
join with other leaders from the worlds of business,
government, academia, and the professions to
share perspectives and judgments on issues of
mutual concern.
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? Military applications of space: new trends and
security trends
? Future strategy for strategic defense: major'
issues
? Prospects for U.S. military space policy
? Military/civilian uses of space: reconciling
interests, roles, and responsibilities
? Arms control and the search for security in
space
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sed to announce the participation of the
wing panelists: Mark E. Brender,
gnment Editor, ABC News; The Hon.
lam S. Cohen, U.S. Senator; Colin S. Gray,
ident, National Institute for Public Policy;
rence J. Korb, Director, Center for Public
y Education, Brookings Institution:
Lard N. Perle, Resident Scholar, American
xprise Institute; Paul B. Stares, Research
,ciate, Foreign Policy Studies, Brookings
tution; John D. Steinbruner, Director,
ign Policy Studies, Brookings Institution;
Rear Adm. Richard H. Truly, Associate
inistrator for Space Flight, National
nautics and Space Administration.
The Honorable
George E. Brown, Jr.
U.S. Representative
36th District, California
George Brown, a Democratic
Congressman from California, is a
senior member of the House
Science, Space, and Technology
Committee and the ranking
me Eer of its Subcommittee on Space Science and
Api < ations. He also serves on the Subcommittee on Science,
Re >,rch, and Technology and on the Task Force on Technology
Pot 0- He is co-chair of the Congressional Space Caucus and
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the 0 chnology Assessment Board.
General Robert T. Herres
Vice Chairman
Joint Chiefs of Staff
In this recently created position,
General Herres serves as the
nation's second highest ranking
military officer. Prior to his
appointment as Vice Chairman, he
served as Commander in Chief of
the 0:1) national North American Aerospace Defense Command
and a the first Commander in Chief of the U.S. Space
Command.
John E. Pike
Associate Director for
Space Policy
Federation of American
Scientists
John Pike coordinates the
Federation's research and lobbying
efforts to prevent an arms race in
outer space. A former political
consultant and science writer, he is the author of a number of
studies and articles on space and national security, including
the book, The Impact of U.S. and Soviet Ballistic Missile
Defense Programs on the ABM Reaty.
Vice Admiral
William E. Ramsey
Deputy Commander
in Chief
U.S. Space Command
In addition to his current post, Vice
Admiral Ramsey is vice
commander at the North American
Aerospace Defense Command. He
has also served as director of Navy Space Systems, Office of the
Chief Naval Operations, and as the Admiral Halsey Chair for Air
Warfare at the Naval War College.
The Honorable
Robert S. Walker
U.S. Representative
16th District, Pennsylvania
Robert Walker. a Republican from
Pennsylvania, is a ranking member
of the House Science, Space, and
Technology Committee and a
ranking member of its
Subcommittee on Space Science and Applications. He also
serves on the House Government Operations Committee and
its Subcommittee on Legislation and National Security, and on
the Congressional Space Caucus. In 1985, he wrote a book titled
Space, Our Next Frontier.
Additional speakers are still confirming their
participation. For more information, please call
Bobbie Todaro at the Center for Public Policy
Education at [phone].
A One-Day
National Issues Forum
Space, National Security,
and Arms Control:
Policy Directions for the Future
March 2, 1988
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Please register me for this National Issues
Forum. Enclosed is my payment of $310 made
payable to the Brookings Institution.
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