US-CIS Cooperation in Disaster Assistance and Response
Abstract
The disintegration of the Soviet Union into a dozen new republics has completely changed the way the region operates internally and externally. Not only have domestic institutions and programs collapsed, but international relations and agreements, many of which were recently brought about because of glasnost, are now in limbo or no longer apply. One such area in question is an agreement between the United States and the former Soviet Union (FSU) calling for the two countries to cooperate both internationally and in each others' territories on natural and manmade disasters. In fact, there is increased concern on the part of the U.S. and other western nations that the FSU will not be able to cope with the next natural or manmade disaster in its own territory or much less take steps to prevent one from happening. The region is unstable and a major disaster could have adverse consequences on the Administration's peace initiatives.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1992
- Accession Number
- ADA262001
Entities
People
- Gregory B. Hall
Organizations
- Dwight D. Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy