Nuclear Arms Negotiations
Negotiations in the Spotlight: Cold War Arms Negotiations Continue
Nuclear arms negotiations are probably the most fraught and delicate negotiation scenarios because of the hugely destructive nature of nuclear weapons. During the Cold War, the two super powers stood in opposition over each country’s nuclear defense. In political speak, both countries were discussing a ‘MAD’ world—mutually assured destruction. Even though the Cold War has ended, we continue to see issues regarding nuclear weapons. Last week, we witnessed North Korea’s nuclear weapons tests, and its lack of interest in negotiating regarding its nuclear program.
At present, the United States and Russia are still engaged in arms negotiations. Today, negotiators from both sides will meet in Geneva to talk about the START treaty (the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty originally negotiated with the USSR and proposed by President Ronald Reagan). The talks aim to renew the treaty before President Obama meets with Russian President Medvedev in July.
However, the negotiations are being hamstrung by differing goals. The U.S. is looking for progress on the 1991 treaty, which expires in December. American diplomats are also seeking to “reset” relations with Russia, which became very tense during the Bush Administration.
On the other side, the Russians want to discuss the planned U.S. anti-missile shield in Eastern Europe, which Russia views as a threat to its security and the U.S. sees as vital in protecting its interests against Iran. Also, the Russians may be seeking to increase their power. A Russian military analyst, Alexander Goltz is quoted in a report by the Agence France Presse (AFP)
http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5gnzRC0HGzAbrR81ZiUOidvTEOReg
saying “The Russians are aiming to make the process last as long as possible, because the talks restore their status as a world power.”
Another crucial issue that is affecting the negotiation is that the U.S. wants Russia to provide help in containing Iran’s nuclear program.
We will know more about the result of these negotiations at the presidential summit in Moscow next month.
Nuclear arms negotiations are probably the most fraught and delicate negotiation scenarios because of the hugely destructive nature of nuclear weapons. During the Cold War, the two super powers stood in opposition over each country’s nuclear defense. In political speak, both countries were discussing a ‘MAD’ world—mutually assured destruction. Even though the Cold War has ended, we continue to see issues regarding nuclear weapons. Last week, we witnessed North Korea’s nuclear weapons tests, and its lack of interest in negotiating regarding its nuclear program.
At present, the United States and Russia are still engaged in arms negotiations. Today, negotiators from both sides will meet in Geneva to talk about the START treaty (the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty originally negotiated with the USSR and proposed by President Ronald Reagan). The talks aim to renew the treaty before President Obama meets with Russian President Medvedev in July.
However, the negotiations are being hamstrung by differing goals. The U.S. is looking for progress on the 1991 treaty, which expires in December. American diplomats are also seeking to “reset” relations with Russia, which became very tense during the Bush Administration.
On the other side, the Russians want to discuss the planned U.S. anti-missile shield in Eastern Europe, which Russia views as a threat to its security and the U.S. sees as vital in protecting its interests against Iran. Also, the Russians may be seeking to increase their power. A Russian military analyst, Alexander Goltz is quoted in a report by the Agence France Presse (AFP)
http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5gnzRC0HGzAbrR81ZiUOidvTEOReg
saying “The Russians are aiming to make the process last as long as possible, because the talks restore their status as a world power.”
Another crucial issue that is affecting the negotiation is that the U.S. wants Russia to provide help in containing Iran’s nuclear program.
We will know more about the result of these negotiations at the presidential summit in Moscow next month.
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