The Hidden Logic of the United States that Led to its Withdrawal from the INF Treaty

... and Shorter-Range Missiles (INF Treaty) was a cornerstone of the system of bilateral arms control agreements and a key factor in maintaining the fragile balance in the nuclear... ..., the U.S. decision to abandon the INF Treaty was informed by the desire to contain China’s military potential. China is actively developing its own missile technologies... ... security and other areas are under threat. Moreover, it will have a significant impact on international security and even the existing world order. The arms control system will...