The CFE Treaty: A Cold War Anachronism

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Abstract:

The author examines the Conventional Armed Forces in Europe CFE treaty with respect to the process of implementation to date and prospects for final implementation in November 1995. The author describes the basic points of the treaty and the danger posed by the ongoing disagreement between NATO and the Russian Federation over the limitations imposed by the treaty on Russian forces in the flank areas. He analyzes the positions of the primary NATO members, Russian Federation, and Ukraine, as well as the United States and places the treaty in the border context of Russian foreign policy and the future of conventional arms control.

Author(s):
Mccausland, Jeffrey D.
Author Organization(s):
ARMY WAR COLL STRATEGIC STUDIES INST CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
Descriptive Note:
Final rept
Pagination:
0049

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
AWC/SSI
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_1.1_Force Management; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_8.2.4_Leverage Capacities and Capabilities of Security Establishments; JCA_7.2.1_Mitigate Lethal Effects; JCA_7.2_Mitigate; JCA_7_Protection; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_4.7.2_Installation Services; JCA_4.7_Base and Installations Support; JCA_4.6.1_General Engineering; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5.2_Understand
Modernization Areas:
Fully Networked C3
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*NATO, *ARMS CONTROL, *TREATIES, MILITARY FORCES(UNITED STATES), FOREIGN POLICY, USSR, EUROPE, DEPLOYMENT, INTERNATIONAL POLITICS, MILITARY FORCES(FOREIGN), WEAPON SYSTEMS, POLITICAL ALLIANCES, COLD WAR, RUSSIA, WARSAW PACT COUNTRIES, GEOGRAPHIC AREAS, DEFENSE PLANNING, INTERNATIONAL LAW, BALANCE OF POWER, DETENTE
Field(s)/Group(s):
Sociology and Law, Geography, Military Forces and Organizations, Defense Systems, Military Operations, Strategy and Tactics
Keyword(s):
CFE(CONVENTIONAL ARMED FORCES IN EUROPE), CIS(COMMONWEALTH OF INDEPENDENT STATES), FLANK AREAS, RUSSIAN FEDERATION, UKRAINE, POST COLD WAR ERA, SOVIET UNION, FSU(FORMER SOVIET UNION), LENIGRAD MILITARY DISTRICT, NORTH CAUCASUS MILITARY DISTRICT
Report Date:
1995 Mar 20