Object

Rights:

The Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM)

Abstract:

Russia’s groundless suspension of the Russia-U.S. Treaty on Measures for the Further Reduction and Limitation of Strategic Offensive Arms (New START) is yet another attempt to intimidate the West with nuclear weapons. By threatening an arms race, Russia seeks to force concessions regarding Ukraine. It is unable, however, to gain meaningful strategic advantage over the U.S. in such a race. It would entail costs for both sides, but they would be more severe for Russia, which is much weaker economically and further weakened by war and sanctions.

Place of Publishing:

Warsaw

Digitisation Sponsor:

The Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM)

Publisher:

The Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM)

Issued:

2023.02.24

Format:

PDF

Extent:

514 KB

Identifier:

oai:digit.pism.pl:4565

Source:

PISM Bulletin no. 16 (2135), 2023

Language:

eng

Is Version Of:

Biuletyn PISM nr 16 (2637), 2023

Rights Holder:

The Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM)

Location of Physical Object:

Library of the Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM)