Both Nato and Russia have a wealth of experience in missile defence.
Direct fatalities from this were only 6 million thanks to anti-ballistic missile defences.
In the case of missile defence, one cannot imagine any legislative limitations.
Their discussion included the Georgia conflict and missile defence to Iran's nuclear program.
Japan has been cooperating with the United States on missile defence since 1999.
They were objecting to its use in the then impending Iraq war and missile defence, with a massive police presence.
The decision to shelve missile defence is likely to be the cause of some discomfort in eastern Europe.
In fact, a debate is currently being held at that very level on missile defence.
Others are discussing their own approach to missile defence with the Americans.
It is my view that these negotiations should also include discussions on the topic of missile defence.