US and russia standoff trajectory at G8 summit why does america want to put up a missile sheild in europe?

Question

iran lacks the capacity and the missiles to reach europe NK on the other hand can be intercepted from japan and south korea then why does NATO want to install a defence system in europe when a missile cannot be reached easily from NK or iran

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take a gun as an example point it towards ur self or close to u its an offensive system point it away from u it becomes defensive for russia they can see straight down the barrel of a gun and not only that they dont like missile in close proximity to moscow just like americans didnt like the cuban crisis

who knows russia may not like the fact that such facilities may be used for other non intended purposes that might affect their interests

europe has no geographical value same goes for america apart from NATO's unimaginable economic and military powers they lack everything no natural resources nothin zero keeping in mind that a nuke wouldn't destroy the whole of america so why would iran or NK want to waste a couple of million and billion dollars in developing missiles that would strike europe which is reluctant in provoking either country

Answer 1

I have no idea what the Neo-Cons in Washington are up to!
Bush's remarks are too glib and simplistic, though that is normal for him.
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The one theory I see often is that American Industries want to sell weapons anywhere they can. I think this is too simple.
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My theory is that the countries buying the defensive weapons want to make sure they are protected in case Russia changes over to a Stalinist regime again. Given the way Putin thinks and acts, maybe this is a good idea.
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The excuse that Eastern European countries are trying to protect themselves from Iran is dumb. Why would Iran want to launch a missile against Poland? Iran has a modified Han missile that can reach 1800 miles. Good enough to hit Israel maybe.
But can or will they develop a true ICBM ?
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Answer 2

Who's to say Japan doesn't already have a missile defense program. Perhaps they want to give Iran a reason to rethink develpoing a missle program.

Answer 3

Oh, wait until after they can do it? Wow, you're a genius. Besides Putin says that he has a missile system that can penetrate any shield, so why would he care? You have to have a few brain cells, or is that just mashed potatoes between your ears?

Answer 4

Well put that question aside a minute and ask yourself why should someone get pissed off about a 'defensive' system??

= what exactly do you think a missile shield is?

Answer 5

The USA wants to share the technology with moderate governments who have nukes to protect all from the fanatical governments and make missiles obsolete.

Answer 6

I don't know. Who cares about Western Europe.

Answer 7

It's just the "decider" starting another Cold War.