1972-1985: The arms race

Question 1

What were Kissinger’s concerns in the arms race

Answer 1

That if SALT II agreements were not reached then USSR nuclear capability would be too great

Question 2

What challenges did Carter face by mid 1978

Answer 2

USSR refusal to end deployment of SS-20 in EU or reduction to their stock of heavy missiles

Question 3

How did Carter face the challenges by mid 1978

Answer 3

Readdress balance and creation of stealth bomber.
Convinced USA Nato allies to increase military spending

Question 4

What was Nixon + Kissinger’s foreign policy

Answer 4

Peace through a balance in power

Question 5

What was triangular diplomacy

Answer 5

In perspective of US where allowed US to play USSR and China of each other. Use China to push USSSR into arms control

Question 6

Soviet perspective of Detente

Answer 6

Wanted to avoid nuclear conflict
USSR needed grain deals with USA after losing deal with China
Detente ease tensions in Europe

Question 7

China perspective of Detente

Answer 7

Saw promise of disengagment from Indochina. USA leave Vietnam so China become sole communist power in Asia
Trade opportunity with USA

Question 8

When did Nixon visit China

Answer 8

February 1972

Question 9

When did USA and China reach an agreement

Answer 9

December 1978

Question 10

In 1978 what did USA and China agree upon

Answer 10

That USA would stop giving military aid and in return China promised Taiwan would be resolved peacefully