US Anti-Russian Missile Deployment in Europe Would Be Costly Read the full article at Sputnik International Experts claim that US missile deployment in Europe to counter alleged Russian violations of would be a costly and time-prohibitive endeavour that not all NATO allies would welcome. WASHINGTON (Sputnik) — US missile deployment in Europe to counter alleged […]
Are Nuclear Launchers in Crimea a Game-Changer?
Russia has recently sent bombers and rockets capable of deploying nuclear weapons to Crimea, but what does this mean for European security?
Are Nuclear Launchers in Crimea a Game-Changer?
The last two years have been a low point in US-Russian relations, although recently the situation is looking brighter. Secretary of State John Kerry met with his Russian counterpart, Sergei Lavrov in Sochi on May 12 to discuss how cooperation between the two nations might be maintained.
Letter to President Obama on Leaving a Nuclear Legacy
Six years ago this week in Prague you gave hope to the world when you spoke “clearly and with conviction” of “America’s commitment to seek the peace and security of a world without nuclear weapons.”1 Later that year, your promotion of nuclear non-proliferation was cited when you were awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
Arms Control after New START
On April 8th 2010, President Obama and President Medvedev signed New START, a nuclear weapons treaty designed to increase transparency and decrease deployed nuclear forces. While tension between Russia and the U.S. has inhibited diplomatic engagement on most issues, both countries are still working towards the agreed goal of 1550 deployed strategic nuclear warheads by February 2018. But as we celebrate the national security benefits of New START, looking past the agreement towards the future of nuclear arms control requires a crystal ball.
