Building an arsenal: The evolution of middle power force structures
Gupta, Amit Sisir
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Title
Building an arsenal: The evolution of middle power force structures
Author(s)
Gupta, Amit Sisir
Issue Date
1995
Doctoral Committee Chair(s)
Cohen, Stephen P.
Department of Study
Political Science
Discipline
Political Science
Degree Granting Institution
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Degree Name
Ph.D.
Degree Level
Dissertation
Keyword(s)
Political Science, International Law and Relations
Language
eng
Abstract
This dissertation seeks to develop a model which explains how the force structures of middle powers develop. It uses the lessons learned from applying this model to discuss the possible role the middle powers of the South can play in the emerging international system. Finally, it discusses the implications of this process for U.S. national security policy.
The dissertation argues that the weapons acquisition and production process in this class of states is shaped by demand and supply factors. The demand for weapons and doctrinal changes, emerges both from threats as well as bureaucratic factors. But the ability to achieve the desired force structure is constrained by the availability of financial resources as well as the willingness of external suppliers to provide both weapons and technology.
Given the inability of these states to develop comprehensive force structures, and indigenously produce a range of high technology, the dissertation then discusses the security options these states have in the emerging international system, and how these options can fit into U.S. national security policy.
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