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The world returns to an era of nuclear angst

Russia’s suspension of its arms control treaty with the US augurs a new period of military deterrence, arms races and instability

ÓSCAR GUTIÉRREZ | EL PAÍS

February 28, 2023

A still from a video of the launch of a nuclear-capable ballistic missile

"[Russia and the US] won't be able to verify what the other is or isn't doing. They will still have intelligence-collecting capabilities but not the inpections, data exchanges and consultations to ensure compliance. Theoretically, they could deceive each other more easily."

--SSP alum Olga Oliker, quoted in EL PAÍS

 

 

 

 

 

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