Russia warns US over missile shield
The START replacement pact states that the two sides must reduce the number of warheads between 1,500-1,675.
The U.S. however has been debating a decision to create an American missile defense system with global reach that will in turn question the reductions in strategic offensive weapons. President Obama has issued a review on this proposed plan.
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This article was somewhat difficult to understand due to its technicality. However, it was somewhat interesting to know that two powerful countries have a plan to reduce the size of nuclear production. Normally, both countries would not likely reduce the numbers at free will. I think the biggest contributor to the reduction factor is that there is an agreement for both to do this, not just one or the other.
The idea of a global missile defense system sounds really expensive, but is really interesting. That brings in a whole new realm of the United States playing "World Police." Countries like North Korea that strut nuclear power pose much less of a threat when there is technology that can counteract it.
ReplyDeleteThis could be even more efficient than trying to stop countries like Russia and North Korea from producing more warheads.
The system would have to be flawless and would probably take years to create.
The agreement is cool too. I like the idea of less nuclear warheads among world powers.