The Senate and INF Ratification,

Abstract

The Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty represented one of the first major accomplishments of the post-cold war era. In contrast to all arms control agreements which preceded it, INF resulted in the elimination of a whole category of weapons systems. The author describes and analyzes many issues which impinged on the Senate ratification process and stimulated intense political debate. In addition to national and international security questions, these issues involved constitutional, political, jurisdictional, and bureaucratic factors. The author concludes with lessons and recommendations for more expeditious ratification for future agreements.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 16, 1992
Accession Number
ADA258213

Entities

People

  • David T. Jones

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Anti-Ballistic Missiles
  • Arms Control
  • Arms Control Treaties
  • Congress
  • Department Of State
  • Foreign Relations
  • Interagency Coordination
  • International Law
  • International Relations
  • Law
  • National Politics
  • Negotiations
  • Remotely Piloted Vehicles
  • Treaties
  • United States
  • War Colleges
  • Weapon Delivery

Fields of Study

  • Political science

Readers

  • Government and Public Administration Law.
  • Strategic Security Studies
  • Systems Analysis and Design