The early 1980s "Star Wars" space-based defensive weapons system was an example of _____.

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The early 1980s "Star Wars" space-based defensive weapons system, officially known as the Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI), was an example of economic warfare. It aimed to develop a sophisticated anti-ballistic missile system to prevent missile attacks from other countries, notably the Soviet Union. The initiative was part of a broader strategy to economically pressure the Soviet Union by escalating the arms race, thereby increasing its military spending to unsustainable levels.

The Early 1980s "Star Wars" Space-Based Defensive Weapons System Was