Jun
09
2011
The Case for the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty
Posted by Arms Control Center in JOURNAL OF ARMS CONTROL, DEFENSE & SECURITY STUDIES, tags: Daryl G. Kimball, nuclear arsenals, ratification, russian strategic nuclear forces, Tom Z. CollinaThe New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START) reduces the bloated Russian and American nuclear arsenals, while ensuring the ability of the U.S. to inspect and monitor Russian strategic nuclear forces. This report lays out the arguments in favor of New START ratification, and addresses the arguments of New START critics.
By Tom Z. Collina, Daryl G. Kimball, and ACA Research Staff