October 18, 2016
By Robert Shines
In early October Russia suspended an agreement with the U.S. to convert weapons-grade plutonium into nuclear fuel. It did this as a result of the collapse of the Syrian ceasefire deal involving both the U.S. and Russia. As a result, both powers have allowed yet another regional proxy conflict, post-Ukraine, to undermine the longer-term foundations of global security.
Disagreement increases the U.S.-Russia security dilemma
Recriminations have been exchanged between the United States and Russia regarding the actual commitment of the other to sustain and implement the recent Syrian ceasefire agreement. While some may attempt to point out how …read more
Source: Center on Global Interests