Since pulling out of an arms-limitation agreement with Russia in 2019, the U.S. has quickly developed new weapons that could be used to stop a Chinese invasion force.
Tag: Treaties
Richard Benedick, Negotiator of Landmark Ozone Treaty, Dies at 88
He played a key role in securing the Montreal Protocol, an international environmental pact to protect the ozone layer by reducing the use of certain chemicals.
Sunak’s Rwanda Plan Fails First Test in House of Lords
In the latest setback to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s Rwanda policy, the upper house of the British Parliament voted to delay a crucial treaty with the African country.
What Might Happen Next in the Genocide Case Against Israel
Exploring the role of the International Court of Justice in human rights.
In Rightward Shift, New Zealand Reconsiders Pro-Maori Policies
The nation has long been lauded for trying to do right by its Indigenous people, but a new government may force a reckoning of Māori affairs.
Fears of a NATO Withdrawal Rise as Trump Seeks a Return to Power
Current and former European diplomats said there was growing concern a second Trump presidency could mean an American retreat from the continent and a gutting of NATO.
Russia Pulled Out of a Nuclear Test Ban Treaty. Here’s What That Means.
In de-ratifying the agreement, Moscow removed another brick in the wall of formal arms control intended to limit proliferation.
As Violence Surges, Nations Seek U.S. Defense Pacts. Some Americans Are Wary.
Many countries, including Ukraine and Israel, want greater U.S. protection against Russia, China, Iran and North Korea. But some Americans resist further military commitments.
As Violence Surges, Nations Seek U.S. Defense Pacts. Some Americans Are Wary.
Many countries, including Ukraine and Israel, want greater U.S. protection against Russia, China, Iran and North Korea. But some Americans resist further military commitments.
Biden Aides and Saudis Explore Defense Treaty Modeled After Asian Pacts
Despite U.S. fatigue over Middle East wars, the White House sees a security agreement resembling those with Japan or South Korea as an incentive for Saudi Arabia to normalize relations with Israel.