The relation between Euro-based nuclear weapons and conventional arms control

Conference · Wed Nov 01 04:00:00 EST 1989

OSTI ID:5182914

Herman, P T

The social and economic changes currently underway in the Soviet Union and other member nations of the Warsaw Treaty Organization (WTO) surpass anything that has happened in that geopolitical region since 1945. These changes will influence all aspects of the East-West relationship in ways that cannot be predicted today. There are hopes the result will be an East-West relationship devoid of confrontation. There are fears that instabilities might develop that could lead to armed conflict. The challenge to all nations is to achieve a mutually agreeable future order among nations that is inherently stable. This will require vision and statesmanship on the part of our leaders; it will require understanding and self-discipline on the part of our citizens. Despite occasional periods of tension between member nations of the NATO and WTO, the East-West relationship has been marked by its avoidance of military conflict. Two elements of this relationship have been major contributors to this enduring coexistence. The first has been the existence of two viable alliances: NATO and WTO. These organizations have largely co-opted the national security agendas of their respective member nations and have preempted the option of unilateral pursuit of national objectives through armed conflict in Europe.

• Research Organization: Lawrence Livermore National Lab., CA (USA)
• Sponsoring Organization: DOE/DP
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-48
• OSTI ID: 5182914
• Report Number(s): UCRL-102462; CONF-891268--1; ON: DE90005198
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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