New Start Treaty
/ˌnuː ˈstɑːrt ˈtriːti/
Definitions
- (n.) A bilateral arms control treaty between the United States and Russia aimed at reducing and limiting deployed strategic nuclear warheads and delivery systems.
The New Start Treaty mandates limits on deployed strategic nuclear arsenals of the U.S. and Russia.
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Commentary
Commonly cited simply as 'New START,' the treaty is a key component of modern nuclear arms control law, reflecting formal international commitments on disarmament verification and enforcement.
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