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Update on Ballistic Missile Defense

 

Earlier this month, President Bush announced plans for a national missile defense system. The idea has drawn criticism from governments around the world as well as the arms control community, who fear that this system will set off a new arms race. Today on Focus we're joined by professor of mathematics Julian Palmore to review plans for a ballistic missile defense.

Guest: Julian Palmore (Professor of Mathematics, University of Illinois)