Soviet Policy Toward Strategic Arms Reductions, 1982-1987

Abstract

This report surveys Soviet strategic arms reduction proposals for the period 1982 to 1987. It then analyzes Soviet attitudes and policies toward key elements of the U.S. approach to the Strategic Arms Reduction Talks, including U.S. proposals for 'deep cuts', throw weight limitations, reductions in 'heavy' ICBMs, and warheads as a unit of limitation. It concludes with an assessment of Soviet interest in substantial strategic arms reductions, and the prospects for compliance with a prospective START agreement.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1988
Accession Number
ADA196519

Entities

People

  • Kerry M. Kartchner

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Counter WMD
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Agreements
  • Arms Control
  • Ballistic Missiles
  • Fleet Ballistic Missiles
  • Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles
  • International Relations
  • International Security
  • Naval Operations
  • Naval Warfare
  • Navy
  • Nuclear Warheads
  • Nuclear Weapons
  • Security
  • Strategic Defense Initiative
  • Strategic Weapons
  • Treaties
  • United States

Fields of Study

  • Political science

Readers

  • International Relations and European Studies
  • Missile Defense Systems.
  • Systems Analysis and Design