dec 8, 1987 - Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty
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The Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty was signed in 1987 between US President Ronald Reagan and Soviet General Secretary Mikhail Gorbachev. The treaty aimed to eliminate ground-launched missiles with ranges between 500 and 5,500 kilometers, including both nuclear and conventional missiles. The treaty reduced tensions and the risk of a nuclear war between the two superpowers. However, in 2018, the United States pulled from the treaty, due to Russian violations. Russia also withdrew from the treaty, leading to concerns about a new arms race. The INF Treaty remains a significant historical milestone in arms control efforts and highlights the need for ongoing cooperative efforts to prevent nuclear warfare and reduce the risk of conflict.-Beckerman
Source - The New York Times. “Reagan and Gorbachev Sign Treaty to Eliminate Intermediate-Range Missiles.” The New York Times, 9 Dec. 1987, https://www.nytimes.com/1987/12/09/world/reagan-and-gorbachev-sign-treaty-to-eliminate-intermediate-range-missiles.html
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dec 8, 1987
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~ 37 years ago