The consequences of Star Wars on US bases in Yorkshire

The consequences of Star Wars on US bases in Yorkshire 
 
Contents:

What is NMD?
- Nick Ritchie
Definitions
A short history of US missile defences
Radars
So why does the US want extensive missile defences?
What concerns are being been raised about strategic missile defence?
The weaponisation of outer space
To the future: Bush administration policy
The terrorist attacks
Conclusion
Star Wars at Fylingdales
- Dave Webb
Introduction
False Alarms
Past Upgrades
Environmental Concerns
Health Effects
International Standards
ICNIRP Guidelines
Challenging the standard
The NMD Role
Upgraded Early Warning Radar
X-band Radar
Potential effects
Concluding remarks
Challenging Star Wars at Menwith Hill
- Anne Lee
Introduction
Spy Station
Star Wars Station
Militarisation of Space
European Context
Peace Movement Role
Women’s Campaign
Using the Courts
Legality of Occupation
The Labour Party and the Left
Local Council Position
State Response
Conclusion
Appendix
Planning Considerations
- Jamie Woolley
US bases and facilities
Planning Permission
DoE Circular 18/84 Crown Land and Crown Development Part IV
Development in a National Park
Development on the specific sites
Relevant considerations in considering a planning application
Environmental Impact Assessment
Human Rights Act
Annex
An Emergency Planning Perspective
- Sean Morris
Introduction
Background to Emergency Planning
The role of local authority emergency planning
Emergency planning at military sites
Threats and hazards to the Menwith Hill and Fylingdales bases
Emergency planning response to an attack/accident on the base
Other considerations and action
A National Park perspective
- Emma Loat and Geoff Belbin
Introduction
History of National Park Authority/CNP involvement at Fylingdales
Changes in the MoD and its environmental credentials
CNP's & NYMA aspirations
Role of the National Park Authority
Appendix
UK National Political Overview
- Mark Bromley and David Grahame
Blair, Straw and the Special Relationship
The Foreign Office and the Ministry of Defence
Political Opposition
September 11 and the military campaign
International Political Analysis
- Dave Knight
US Security Paradigm
Disarmament and Arms Control
Post ABM Treaty
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