THE 1970S 1969 1979
FOREIGN POLICIES OF PRESIDENT NIXON
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Detailed explanation-1: -The NPT is a multilateral treaty aimed at limiting the spread of nuclear weapons including three elements: (1) non-proliferation, (2) disarmament, and (3) peaceful use of nuclear energy.
Detailed explanation-2: -The 1987 Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty required the United States and the Soviet Union to eliminate and permanently forswear all of their nuclear and conventional ground-launched ballistic and cruise missiles with ranges of 500 to 5, 500 kilometers.
Detailed explanation-3: -In late April and early May 1991, the United States eliminated its last ground-launched cruise missile and ground-launched ballistic missile covered under the INF Treaty. The last declared Soviet SS-20 was eliminated on May 11, 1991. A total of 2, 692 missiles was eliminated after the Treaty’s entry-into-force.
Detailed explanation-4: -NATO’s position on key events. The INF Treaty was signed on 8 December 1987 by the United States and the former Soviet Union, and entered into force on 1 June 1988.