Limiting Arms Sales and the Iranian AWACS Proposal


 

Publication Date: September 1977

Publisher: Heritage Foundation (Washington, D.C.)

Author(s): Jeffrey B. Gayner

Research Area: International relations; Military and defense

Keywords: Middle East

Type: Report

Coverage: Iran

Abstract:

This paper examines the various conflicting contentions that have arisen in conjunction with the proposed AWACS deal and how they relate to the broader questions of arms sales and the role of the United States in maintaining peace and stability through a balance of Power and viable alliances.