Ballistic missile threats have continued to grow during 2009. North Korea and Iran have both demonstrated short as well as intermediate range missiles, highlighting a potential threat to the United States and Europe. Following the US Administration’s change of policy, what is the political outlook for the new US anti-missile system, in terms of both public opinion in the US and Europe and also in light of NATO's new Strategic Concept? Is there potential for a linked missile defence system for the US and Europe, and if so, what practical steps now need to be taken? Confirmed Speakers Bob Bell, Senior Vice President for Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) Peter Flory, Deputy Assistant Secretary General for Defence Investment, NATO Krzysztof Lisek, Vice – Chairman Security and Defence Committee, European Parliament Jean-Pierre Maulny, Deputy Director of Institut des Relations Internationales et Stratégiques (IRIS) Mira Ricardel, Vice President for Business Development, Missile Defence Systems, Boeing
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