President Donald Trump has called for a new “Golden Dome” missile defense system modeled after Israel’s Iron Dome. It would combine ground- and space-based capabilities to intercept incoming missile threats.

But not everyone is convinced.

In a new blog post, Justin Logan, Director of Defense and Foreign Policy Studies at the Cato Institute, challenges the feasibility of this vision. Along with research associate Ben Giltner, Logan outlines key issues—from the basic geographic differences between the U.S. and Israel, to costs and timing, and the potential impact on global deterrence dynamics.

Read the full analysis here. To speak with Justin Logan, please contact pr@​cato.​org.