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This report details the major findings of three conferences held on the subject of missile defense and Asian security. According to the author, the central challenge for US and foreign policymakers is to balance the potential security contributions of national and theater missile defenses with the requirements of continued stability in Asia. The conference discussions demonstrate that US missile defense plans provoke mixed reactions from US, Japanese and Chinese participants. US regional and security experts need more extensive consultations with their Asian counterparts to gain a fuller understanding of particular ballistic missile defense deployments.