... for some flexibility but also raises the risks of further escalation
The ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict has demonstrated an unprecedented use of missile capabilities... ... make that much difference, except it’s almost impossible to stop it’. Similarly, USAF Commander Gen. Wolfers claimed that Russia’s aim was ‘to
demonstrate the capability... ... Although Russia has rejected the recent U.S. proposal to
resum
e systematic dialogue on strategic stability and arms control, both states should continue to seek other opportunities—whether...
With the INF Treaty collapsed and Russian proposals to prevent another missile confrontation in Europe possibly rejected, the logical thing to do would be to deploy ... ... to strike weapons, military exercises near Russia’s borders—Russia will nevertheless be unable to neglect the flat-out refusal it encountered on the issues that were declared vital to its interests.
In the event that Russia receives no sufficient ...
Russia and the United States have demonstrated that they are capable of reducing the ... ... their implementation could lead to specific arrangements as well as some headway on strategic stability.
The presidents reaffirmed their commitment to the principle that... ... and in the United States. Without agreements between Moscow and Washington, ensuring international security and stability is impossible.
Second, the summit gave rise to...
... easier for them to agree to the meeting scheduled for June 16 in Geneva. The U.S.–Russia relations have seen a steady decline over the past few years, with all but few... ... current situation and have no intentions of shirking the responsibility they bear for international security.
Andrey Kortunov:
Will Geneva Be Any Different Than Helsinki... ... Expect from the Putin-Biden Summit?
There are other equally important dimensions to strategic stability that need to be addressed in Geneva.
Strategic stability implies...
... and Moscow Must Extend the New START Treaty
Ten years ago, the United States and Russia signed the New START treaty—a nuclear arms control agreement that we, as the... ...
Altogether, New START has proved itself to be an essential instrument for strengthening strategic stability and trust. And beyond U.S. and Russian national security objectives... ... from 2016 to 2019 and before that as U.S. Undersecretary of State for Arms Control and International Security.
... as possible and make the resumption of the talks as simple as possible
Amidst accusations of non-compliance towards Russia, on 20 October 2018 US President Donald Trump announced the withdrawal of the... ... means that even given the absence of an adequate international legal foundation for strategic stability, this stability can and should be improved with the help of the... ... is quite rightly considered one of the most significant achievements in the field of international security this century; the JCPOA held its ground even when Donald Trump...
... Western politicians have launched a global discussion about the risks associated with Russia developing hypersonic weapons. Arms control experts are attempting to estimate... ... industrial base to be established that could support the development and production of thousands of deterrence hypersonic vehicles.
Mike White, the Pentagon’s assistant director... ... destabilizing factor could prompt the enemy to resort to a pre-emptive strike.
Challenges for International Security and Stability
The Pentagon’s spending on hypersonic projects...
Russia Should Prepare for the Very Realistic Scenario in which the New START will not ... ...
The Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty (INF Treaty), one of the pillars of strategic stability in the world, fell apart before our very eyes. And now the foundations... ... under us. Moreover, the collapse of the INF Treaty was accompanied by a litany of accusations against Russia in U.S. political circles and the media and counter accusations...
... Government Relations Manager Nikolay Markotkin discusses current US policy towards NATO, new military technologies, and U.S.-Russia relations with retired US Navy four-star admiral William Joseph Fallon, who served as Commander of the U.S. Central Command ... ... more established countries. That is probably way of the future.
What are the prospects of resuming the U.S.-Russia dialogue on strategic stability?
There is a lot of suspicion on both sides, a lot of distrust. I think we’ve missed the opportunity to take ...
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 Trump and Putin will finally meet next week in Helsinki for a bilateral summit. Throughout the Cold War, summits between US and Soviet leaders were overwhelmingly welcomed ...
