Information on "Arms Control" and "Russia"
April 2013
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10 Apr 2013
Next Steps in Nuclear Arms Control with Russia
Author: Amy F Woolf
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This report reviews the three mechanisms used by the US to reduce its nuclear weapons - formal bilateral treaties; reciprocal but informal understandings; and unilateral adjustments to its force posture. More on «Next Steps in Nuclear Arms Control with Russia»
March 2013
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15 Mar 2013
Impact of US Nuclear Reductions on European Security
Author: Łukasz Kulesa
Publisher: Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM)
As part of plans to reduce US nuclear forces during the second term of President Barack Obama, his administration will attempt to engage Russia. More on «Impact of US Nuclear Reductions on European Security»
February 2013
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22 Feb 2013
Nuclear Weapons R&D Organizations in Nine Nations
Author: Jonathan Medalia, Paul Belkin, Shirley A Kan, Jim Zanotti, Paul K Kerr, Derek E Mix, Mary Beth Nikitin
Publisher: US Government
This report describes the organizations controlling research and development (R&D) on nuclear weapons in nine nations (China, France, India, Pakistan, Russia, the United Kingdom, the United States, North Korea and Israel), and presents a brief histor... More on «Nuclear Weapons R&D Organizations in Nine Nations» -
20 Feb 2013
Arms Control and Nonproliferation: A Catalog of Treaties and Agreements
Author: Amy F Woolf, Mary B Nikitin, Paul K Kerr
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This report provides an overview of many of the key arms control and nonproliferation agreements and endeavors of the past 40 years. More on «Arms Control and Nonproliferation: A Catalog of Treaties and Agreements» -
20 Feb 2013
The New START Treaty: Central Limits and Key Provisions
Author: Amy F Woolf
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
The United States and Russia signed the New START Treaty on April 8, 2010. More on «The New START Treaty: Central Limits and Key Provisions» -
7 Feb 2013
The Role of Tactical Nuclear Weapons in Russia’s Military Posture
Author: Andrzej Turkowski
Publisher: Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM)
Russia possesses the largest tactical nuclear weapons (TNW) arsenal in the world. More on «The Role of Tactical Nuclear Weapons in Russia’s Military Posture» -
Feb 2013
No Disarmament Euphoria
Author: Oliver Schmidt
Publisher: Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik (SWP)
In this commentary the author analyzes the US' nuclear defense policy for Obama's second term. More on «No Disarmament Euphoria»
January 2013
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3 Jan 2013
Russian Debate on Missile Defence in Europe
Author: Andrzej Turkowski
Publisher: Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM)
This commentary discusses possibilities of reaching an agreement on the development of missile defense (MD) between Russia, the US and NATO. More on «Russian Debate on Missile Defence in Europe» -
Jan 2013
Arms Control During Obama's Second Term
Author: Jacek Durkalec, Łukasz Kulesa
Publisher: Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM)
During his second term in office, US President Barack Obama is likely to continue the implementation of his ambitious arms control agenda. More on «Arms Control During Obama's Second Term» -
Jan 2013
Theatre Nuclear Weapons and the Next Round of Bilateral New START Treaty Follow-on Talks
Author: Edmond E. Seay III
Publisher: British American Security Information Council (BASIC) / Institute for Peace Research and Security Policy (IFSH)
This report briefly reviews the military and arms control history of Theater Nuclear Weapons (TNWs) and highlights Russian concerns around forging a new agreement on remaining US and Russian warheads. More on «Theatre Nuclear Weapons and the Next Round of Bilateral New START Treaty Follow-on Talks»
