... prevent a nuclear war
For several years, serious experts in Russia and the West have repeatedly warned the public about the ... ... cooperation. Meanwhile, judging by everything, the collapse of the INF Treaty 17 years later may prove fatal to the system because ... ... of disintegration is the bilateral START III Treaty. Mutual accusations about the failure to abide by this treaty – at least ... ... Washington has launched a campaign accusing Moscow of conducting secret nuclear weapons tests. Thus, the future of the Comprehensive Nuclear ...
... no salvation for the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty (INF Treaty). One could shout oneself hoarse arguing whether the ... ... the next few years. First of all, the political background in Russian-US relations is not favorable for fruitful talks. Can such ... ... the absence of formal obligations under the INF Treaty or the New START Treaty cannot stop the sides from honoring them de facto.... ... Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT). Withdrawal from the INF Treaty and, more importantly, refusal to extend the New START Treaty would create major risks for ...
After Ditching the INF Treaty, the U.S. Risks Further Isolation
Seventeen years ago, in late 2001, the ... ... global strategic stability for 30 years. I remember well the tremendous efforts the Russian leadership poured into trying to keep the American side from taking such a step... ... tensions are already elevated.
Dmitry Stefanovich:
Post-Helsinki Opportunities for New START and the INF Treaty?
I would venture to suggest that, following the withdrawal...
... Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty have been saved? No doubt. American and Russian experts have long discussed allegations of treaty violations ... ...
Optimists hope that Washington’s statements on withdrawing from the INF Treaty are just an instance of Trump’s peculiar negotiation ... ... every month.
Dmitry Stefanovich:
Post-Helsinki Opportunities for New START and the INF Treaty?
Neither Russia nor the United States ... ... ratify any national agreement today, especially with regards to nuclear weapons, the ongoing U.S.-Russia confrontation further ...
Reaffirming that a nuclear war cannot be won and must never be fought, the United States and Russia could agree to specific steps at Helsinki to reduce nuclear risks
Presidents ... ... be made through the engagement of leaders. Moreover, in every country that possesses nuclear weapons, anything relating to nuclear policy is inherently “presidential.”... ... agreements and treaties, including the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty and New START Treaty.
These two agreements are crucial to sustaining transparency and predictability...
... the 2016 presidential election, the enmity between the U.S. and Russia has reached new highs. However, the intense heat generated ... ... the Intermediate Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty and to extend the New Start Treaty beyond its expiration date in early 2021. The ... ... would be much more difficult to extend.
Alexander Yermakov:
The INF Treaty Is Under Attack. Down a Road Paved with Good Intentions
... ... points that would address problems of missile defense, tactical nuclear weapons, space-based weapons, cyber warfare, third nuclear ...
