How to Think About Conventional Arms Control: A Framework. Volume 1

Abstract

A new 'Atlantic to the Urals' (ATTU) conventional arms control forum , currently known as Conventional Stability Talks (CST) will be replacing the Mutual and Balanced Force Reduction (MBFR) Talks. This study examines the background of conventional arms control; establishes principles for 'how to think about conventional arms control' (CAC); discusses 21 major issues in CAC to include the positions of the relevant actors on each issue; describes a framework of seven core criteria to be used in USG position development and proposal and counter-proposal evaluation analysis; projects probable outcomes of the CST process; and presents possible uses for returning force structure in preparing for the post-CAC environment.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1988
Accession Number
ADA206652

Entities

People

  • David E. Shaver
  • John D. Scott
  • Michael F. Altfeld
  • Regina Gaillard

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Counter WMD
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Arms Control
  • Arms Control Treaties
  • Central Europe
  • East Germany
  • Geography
  • International Law
  • International Relations
  • Military Budgets
  • Military Force Levels
  • Military Organizations
  • Military Science
  • National Security
  • Treaties
  • United States
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Critical Infrastructure Protection in CBRN and WMD Threats.
  • European Security and Defence Policy (ESDP).
  • Systems Analysis and Design