Two Decades Later: The ABM Treaty in a Changed World

The antiballistic missile (ABM) treaty stands as one of arms control's greatest successes and has served as a deterrent to nuclear war. The benefits and drawbacks of the ABM treaty are discussed, as are concerns that the treaty could block reductions in US and Russian strategic forces.

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Published in:Arms control today 1992-05, Vol.22 (4), p.3-4
Main Author: Smith, Gerard C.
Format: Magazinearticle
Language:English
Subjects:
Arms control
Arms control agreements
Cold wars
Military defense
Military strategy
Missile defense
Missiles
National security
Space weapons
Strategic Defense Initiative
Treaties
Weapons
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Summary:The antiballistic missile (ABM) treaty stands as one of arms control's greatest successes and has served as a deterrent to nuclear war. The benefits and drawbacks of the ABM treaty are discussed, as are concerns that the treaty could block reductions in US and Russian strategic forces.
ISSN:0196-125X
1943-5754