RUSSIA - New Arms Race?

"Is the U.S. entering a new arms race with Russia?" PBS NewsHour 2/7/2019

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SUMMARY:  The U.S. has withdrawn from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty, saying Russia was violating the arms control deal that dates back to the Cold War.  Now, Russia plans begin to building mid-range nuclear missiles.  Nick Schifrin speaks with Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security Andrea Thompson about whether the U.S. can avoid a new arms race.

RUSSIA VS U.S. - Withdrawing From the INF

"Critics say U.S. withdrawal from INF could spark a new arms race with Russia" PBS NewsHour 2/1/2019

Forgot, I've withdrawn from the INF

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SUMMARY:  The U.S. announced Friday it's withdrawing from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty, or INF, due to Russia's alleged violation of its terms.  Russia counters that the U.S. is the one breaking the pact.  If the two countries can't come to an agreement, they risk backtracking on a deal that helped ease Cold War tensions.  Nick Schifrin reports on whether the move could spark a new arms race.

ANOTHER TRUMP MISTAKE - Exit From Nuclear Treaty

IMHO:  The world is dangerous as it and our 'trembling in fear' leader makes it more dangerous.

"U.S. exit from nuclear treaty could spark countermeasures" PBS NewsHour 10/22/2018

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SUMMARY:  President Trump announced over the weekend that the U.S. will quit the 1987 nuclear arms treaty with Russia.  Trump claims that Russia has violated the terms.  Russia is now warning of countermeasures if the U.S. follows through.  Judy Woodruff speaks to Richard Burt former U.S. Ambassador to Germany, and Rebeccah Heinrichs senior fellow at the Hudson Institute.