National missile defense, the ABM treaty and the future of START II

Article Abstract:

The US Defense Secretary, William Cohen, announced the plan of the government to commit further funds for the national missile defense (NMD) program in Jan 1999. A deployment decision on the NMD was to be made in 2000. Meanwhile, Madeleine Albright, secretary of state, traveled to Moscow to seek to improve US relations with Russia. The Russian parliament, or Duma, decided to delay voting on the ratification of START II after strikes by Britain and the US against Iraq.

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US draft protocol to the ABM Treaty and associated 'talking points.'

Article Abstract:

Issues concerning the changes to the 1972 Limitations of Anti-ballistic Missile Systems treaty as recommended by the US authorities to the Russians are discussed.

Strategic Arms Limitation treaties

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START II resolution of ratification

Article Abstract:

An explanation of the articles in the Further Reduction and Limitation of Strategic Offensive Arms treaty (START II) between the US and Russia is presented.

Strategic Arms Reduction treaties

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