Rebeccah Heinrichs appears on New Strategic Simplicity, to discuss the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) and its pending expiration. She highlights Russia’s behavior in implementing the treaty and compliance record, the relevance of New START–like limits given the dilemmas facing the United States, the study of nuclear weapons policy and deterrence, and the role arms control plays in this domain. Heinrichs also offers advice for new students and professionals looking to contribute to the field.
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An Air Force Global Strike Command unarmed Minuteman III ICBM launches during an operation test on February 23, 2021, at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California. (US Space Force)