U.S. arms control policy: progress and prospects

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The Clinton administration's arms control performance in 1995 has been assessed by Spurgeon M. Keeny, president and executive director of Arms Control Association and three other prominent experts. The principal issues which the administration will face in 1996 are discussed. The ratification of the START II, Operation Desert storm, the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) ratification and other related issues are discussed. While the ratification of the START II and CWC has been lauded, the overall military spending level has been identified as a source of future economic pressure.

Economic aspects, International aspects, Panel Discussion, Strategic Arms Reduction Talks, 1982-1992

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George Bush and arms control: the questions in 1992

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Pres George Bush believes that the current world situation necessitates US leadership in ensuring nuclear non-proliferation. Bush also stated that US forces should be reduced, but such reductions should be selective to ensure that needed programs are not discarded. He added that the trade in conventional weaponry and the development of chemical weapons should also be curbed.

Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Bush, George H.W.

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Russia's military doctrine

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued the new Russian Federation Military Doctrine which considers all aspects of the Russian military. The document was agreed in Apr 2000 and succeeds the former doctrine of 1993 is discussed.

Russia, Putin, Vladimir

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