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West German attitudes toward short-range nuclear force (SNF) modernization

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:6525552

This brief paper summarizing West German attitudes towards short- range nuclear force (SNF) was prepared by Prof. Zinner at our request. It is based on numerous interviews which he conducted while residing in Germany this past summer, as well as on articles which he reviewed while there. What comes through quite clearly, and is confirmed by other channels, is that SNF modernization is gradually, but perhaps almost inevitably, moving to center stage in German national security considerations. There is a fear in many quarters that the United States will take important actions in this area without adequate consultation or forethought; a fear exacerbated by the events leading to the INF Treaty. Furthermore, it seems ever more likely that SNF modernization could become a focal point of internal debate within the FRG in which case political factors might well overwhelm any opportunity for pragmatic actions. This paper is part of a continuing program of studies funded by the Office of Arms Control/DP/DOE and conducted by D Division. 7 refs.

Research Organization:
Lawrence Livermore National Lab., CA (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-48
OSTI ID:
6525552
Report Number(s):
LLNL-9005958; ON: DE89005958
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English