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Facing nuclear reality.

G H Miller, P S Brown, M D Nordyke

    Science (New York, N.Y.)
    |October 23, 1987
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    Nuclear test bans are not a solution for reducing nuclear weapons or US-Soviet tension. Restrictive bans could harm national security and increase tensions if not part of a comprehensive arms control strategy.

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    Area of Science:

    • International Relations
    • National Security Studies
    • Arms Control Policy

    Background:

    • The United States relies on safe, secure, and effective nuclear weapons as a deterrent.
    • Existing nuclear weapons reflect ongoing tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the impact of nuclear test bans on national security and US-Soviet relations.
    • To determine the conditions under which nuclear test limitations could be beneficial for arms control.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of the relationship between nuclear testing policies and geopolitical stability.
    • Assessment of the potential consequences of nuclear test bans on strategic force levels and international trust.

    Main Results:

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    • Nuclear test bans alone do not reduce nuclear arsenals or geopolitical tensions.
    • Imprudent test bans may undermine US security and potentially increase tensions due to verification issues and diverted attention from arms reduction.

    Conclusions:

    • Restrictive nuclear test limitations or bans should be considered only as a final step within a comprehensive arms control framework.
    • Prioritizing major reductions in strategic and conventional forces is essential for enhancing stability and reducing tensions before implementing further test limitations.