arms control

In early 1963, the United States and the Soviet Union differed on a comprehensive nuclear test ban, with Nikita Khrushchev proposing three annual inspections while Washington asked for seven. The difference was significant because seismology could not always distinguish an underground test from an earthquake. Ultimately, the number chosen represented a political judgment about how much residual uncertainty its government should accept.

Ronald Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev met for an at times jovial and tense summit to discuss arms control. This meeting took place in Reykjavik, Iceland, during October 1986.

China is promoting its strict policing and arms control expertise to stabilize Africa’s conflict-torn Great Lakes region, leveraging its reputation as a safe country. This initiative is part of a broader effort to address weapons proliferation and reduce conflict in areas where China has significant economic interests.

Frank Kendall discusses challenges in applying arms control to autonomous systems in a book excerpt. The focus is on whether autonomous weapons can be effectively regulated.

The article discusses how emerging technology is challenging traditional arms control measures. It is published by Lawfare.