Strategic Arms Limitation Talks
/ˈstrætədʒɪk ɑrmz ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃən tɔks/
Definitions
- (n.) Diplomatic negotiations between the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War aimed at limiting the number of strategic nuclear weapons and delivery systems.
The Strategic Arms Limitation Talks led to treaties that reduced the threat of nuclear conflict.
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- strategic arms limitation talks
- strategic arms limitation talk
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Commentary
Often abbreviated SALT, these talks represent pivotal moments in international arms control diplomacy and are cited in treaty law discussions.
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