The Hidden Logic of the United States that Led to its Withdrawal from the INF Treaty
... events plays into the hands of the United States, as this situation will certainly prevent Europe and Russia from patching things up, thus making it very unlikely that the sanctions against Russia will be lifted. Alexander Yermakov: End of Nuclear Arms Control: Do Not Beware the Ides of March Finally, 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, much to the chagrin of the United States, which seeks to put an end to this through various treaties. Having disencumbered itself from its obligations under the INF ...