New START Treaty

Ishmael · 04-08-10, 06:37 PM

I haven't read the text of the agreement yet, but a further 1/3 reduction makes sense. There are still plenty in both arsenals. This is merely a follow-on to the START treaties negotiated by the Reagan admin. Also Remember Bush 41's prompt action in taking control of the Kazakh portion of the former Soviet nuclear arsenal, something I applauded him for doing at the time. What this also shows is a good faith effort to lower tensions over NUCWEPS and can serve as a negotiating point and confidence-building measure for talks to phase out the Pakistani, Indian and Israeli arsenals as well.

04-08-10, 06:37 PM	#15
Ishmael Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Morro Bay, Ca. Posts: 659 Downloads: 79 Uploads: 0	I haven't read the text of the agreement yet, but a further 1/3 reduction makes sense. There are still plenty in both arsenals. This is merely a follow-on to the START treaties negotiated by the Reagan admin. Also Remember Bush 41's prompt action in taking control of the Kazakh portion of the former Soviet nuclear arsenal, something I applauded him for doing at the time. What this also shows is a good faith effort to lower tensions over NUCWEPS and can serve as a negotiating point and confidence-building measure for talks to phase out the Pakistani, Indian and Israeli arsenals as well.