A new START for the post-cold war world

Article Abstract:

The additional reductions in strategic nuclear arms which resulted from the recent summit between Pres Bush and Russian Pres Boris Yeltsin is a welcome development. The new agreement further lessens the threat of war by putting limits on actual deployed warheads, a step further from the original provisions of the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty. The pace of political changes in Europe and the current state of relations between the US and Russia have given an opportunity for more dramatic cutbacks.

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Save START

Article Abstract:

The Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) should be presented to the Senate for ratification in the next few weeks before time constraints force a deferral for at least one year. If the ratification of START is delayed, the treaty may be lost and larger arms cuts would be indefinitely postponed. In addition, a failure to achieve the treaty can reflect Russia's loss of control over a large part of the former USSR's nuclear arsenal. This can harm US plans for nuclear nonproliferation.

Political aspects, Arms control

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START II: the endgame

Article Abstract:

The signing of the second Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) is a positive step for which Pres George Bush and Russian Pres Boris Yeltsin deserve to be congratulated. The agreement commits the two countries to significant reductions of their respective nuclear arsenals and establishes confidence in the future of the US-Russian strategic nuclear relationship. However, efforts must be taken towards the completion of the original START agreement on which the new treaty is dependent.

Editorial, International aspects

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