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Banning nuclear tests: cold feet in the Carter administration

Journal Article · · Bull. At. Sci.; (United States)
OSTI ID:6430648
Several factors are outlined as being responsible for preventing U.S. negotiators from reaching agreements on nuclear test limitations through the SALT II and the comprehensive test ban treaty (CTB) in spite of hopeful speculations early in the year. Major questions arose over whether the treaties could be ratified, a shift in emphasis from the verifiability of compliance to the reliability of U.S. stockpiles, doubts in the scientific community and virorous lobbying by opponents to constraining the military. Mr. Kincade feels that these factors have influenced Presidential decisiveness, causing the administration to lose public confidence when the purpose of actions toward the Soviet Union and China was not explained. He further feels that by confusing the public and failing to capitalize on his leadership opportunities, the President has been unable to develop a public consensus in favor of nuclear arms control. 13 references.
Research Organization:
Arms Control Association, Washington, DC
OSTI ID:
6430648
Journal Information:
Bull. At. Sci.; (United States), Journal Name: Bull. At. Sci.; (United States) Vol. 34:9; ISSN BASIA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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