Two decades later: the ABM Treaty in a changed world

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The Antiballistic Missile Treaty of 1972 stands out as an example of a successful effort to limitstrategic weapons. In the post-cold war era, the main problem regarding antiballistic missile systems today is that they could hinder an opportunity toreduce strategic forces. Strategic missile defenses can induce the other side to retain more offensive forces in order to ensure that some of its weapons will penetrate these defenses. The present situation has eliminated the need for such defense systems.

Evaluation, Strategic Defense Initiative

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NATO expansion: a decision to regret

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Prospects for US-Russian arms control could be facing difficulties with the invitation of Hungary, Poland and the Czech Republic into NATO. NATO's expansion eastward into Central Europe has resulted into the tightening of Russia's security policy. These developments have caused strain between NATO-Russian cooperation as seen in the postponement in the ratification of treaties on nuclear reduction START II and START III.

Membership, Russia, United States foreign relations, Russian foreign relations, Arms control, North Atlantic Treaty Organization

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A pause in unilateralism?

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The United States national missile defense program (NMD) has come under much foreign criticism, with concern being expressed that it represents unilateralism in America's foreign policy. Reference is made to the reactions of Europe, China and Russia to the deferral of NMD.

International relations, Military policy

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