Search: Russia,Nuclear Disarmament (2 materials)

North Korea, Iran, and Prospects for Nuclear-Weapon-Free World. RIAC Hosts a Webinar on Nuclear Non-Proliferation

... testifies in favor of the fact that non-proliferation does not really work. It's easy to talk about non-proliferation at forums and summits, but when it comes to specifics, saying something definite seems problematic. The expert also noted that in the Russian Federation the overwhelming majority of citizens do not consider the process of nuclear disarmament from a positive point of view, as the loss of a nuclear shield will lead to a reduction in the military potential of the Russian Federation, which, naturally, will be used by Russian opponents. Among the majority of Russian politicians,...

18.10.2017

We do not have any serious bilateral discussions of nuclear matters between Moscow and Washington. We should restore communication lines.

... borderline between nuclear and conventional weapons less and less clear. On the one hand, nuclear weapons get smaller and more precise; on the other, conventional arms become more powerful and destructive. Third, the breakdown of communications between Russia and US add to the overall instability to the current situation. Therefore, in my view, without abandoning the strategic goal of a complete nuclear disarmament in future, we should now focus on a more urgent task of reducing the risks of a nuclear conflict. Do you expect a breakthrough in the US-Russian nuclear arms reductions process due to the Donald Trump’s victory in the recent ...

06.12.2016

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  1. In your opinion, what are the US long-term goals for Russia?
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    U.S. wants to deter Russia’s military and political activity  
     30 (28%)
    U.S. wants to dissolve Russia  
     24 (22%)
    U.S. wants to establish alliance relations with Russia under the US conditions to rival China  
     21 (19%)
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