Proliferation and Nonproliferation in Ukraine: Implications for European and U.S. Security.

Abstract

The author explores the background, terms, and aftermath of the January 1994 tripartite agreement among Russia, Ukraine, and the United States concerning the removal of nuclear missiles located in Ukraine after the fall of the Soviet Union. Inasmuch as Ukraine is the true Russian window on Europe and the key determinant of whether a post-Soviet empire or unitary state can be recreated, the security dilemmas it faces are significant not only to Russia and Ukraine's European neighbors, but also to the United States. The author also examines the nature of Russia's threat to Ukraine and the implications of the new agreement for U.S. policy vis-a-vis Ukraine and Russia. Ukraine, Russia, Soviet Union, Non-Proliferation treaty, START Treaties, Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), Denuclearization

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1994
Accession Number
ADA283937

Entities

People

  • Stephen J. Blank

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Agreements
  • Arms Control
  • Arms Control Treaties
  • Cis
  • Geographic Regions
  • International Relations
  • International Security
  • Security
  • Treaties
  • United States
  • Ussr

Readers

  • East Asian Political and Security Studies within the Soviet Union
  • Strategic Security Studies