Arms control and the Helsinki summit: issues and obstacles in the second Clinton term

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Four high ranking officials of the Arms Control Association (ACA) gave their analysis about the arms control issues Pres. Bill Clinton might encounter later following the Helsinki summit. The NATO expansion, START II and III, and pending ratification of treaties were included in the panel discussion. Spurgeon M. Keeny Jr., ACA president and executive director, cited three major tests that Clinton's administration will face in the future. These are the impact of the Helsinki summit, approval of the Chemical Weapons Convention and Duma's response regarding the confirmation of START II.

Clinton, Bill, Military policy, Strategic Arms Reduction Talks, 1982-1992, Helsinki Summit, 1990

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The post-cold war settlement in Europe: a triumph of arms control

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Arms control is described as the cure for the war in Europe. Post-cold war settlement prevailing in the region led to a new security order, as incentives and capabilities for war were significantly reduced. Arms control agreements served as symbols of reassurance about the two powers with great military might. This shows that peace relies on sound judgment and not solely on the absence of a motive to go to war.

Europe, Political aspects, Peace, Bibliography, Cold War, 1945-1991

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Open skies: a new era of transparency

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The Open Skies Treaty, which binds the signatory nations to allow short-notice unarmed surveillance flights over theirterritory, was signed last March 24, 1992 by 25 nations including the United States, Russia, the members of NATO and the former members of the Warsaw Pact. Although the treaty is not perfect in itself, it signals a new era in international cooperation which can be built upon in future efforts.

International aspects, Military surveillance

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