Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty
/ˌstrætɪˈdʒɪk ɑːrmz rɪˈdʌkʃən ˈtriːti/
Definitions
- (n.) A bilateral arms control treaty between the United States and the Soviet Union/Russia aimed at reducing and limiting strategic offensive arms.
The Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty significantly lowered the number of nuclear weapons each superpower could deploy.
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- strategic arms reduction treaty
- strategic arms reduction treaties
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Commentary
Often abbreviated as START, the treaty marks a key framework in nuclear arms reduction; precise definitions depend on treaty versions (START I, II, III).
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