The Collapse Of Détente Flashcards
What was the Outer Space Treaty?
Stopped the arms race spreading to outer space as it pledged that no nuclear weapons would be placed in space by either superpower.
When was the Outer Space Treaty introduced?
1967
What were the effects of the Outer Space Treaty?
It limited the possibility of further conflict between the superpowers.
What was the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty?
An agreement which stated that neither superpower would supply nuclear weapons to other states or help other states to develop nuclear weapons.
When was the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty introduced?
1968
What were the effects of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty?
It stopped superpower conflict engulfing other areas of the world and limited the possibility of further conflict between the superpowers.
What does ‘SALT 1’ stand for?
The Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty.
What was SALT 1?
- President Nixon wanted to improve relations with the Soviet Union and talks led to an agreement in 1972. SALT was an Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty and ABM systems at only two sites with 100 missiles each.
- Imposed limits on the nuclear capability of Russia and the USA.
- The USA and the USSR agreed that there would be no further production of strategic ballistic missiles.
- Both powers agreed that submarines carrying nuclear weapons would only be introduced when existing stocks of intercontinental ballistic missiles became obsolete.
- The USA and the Soviet Union (expect superpowers) agreed that submarines carrying nuclear weapons would only be introduced when existing stocks of ICBMs became obsolete.
When was SALT 1 introduced?
1972
What were the effects of SALT 1?
It was the first agreement between the superpowers that successfully limited the number of nuclear weapons they held.
It showed that détente had created an environment in which the two sides could cooperate on important issues.
