Détente and Arms Limitation
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- Created on: 04-03-21 07:27
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- Détente and Arms Limitation
- Better Relations in the 1960s
- A number of summits had taken place and significant treaties were signed
- These included the Test Ban Treaty 1963, the Outer Space Treaty 1967, and the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty
- A number of summits had taken place and significant treaties were signed
- Reasons for Détente after 1969
- The USSR faced worsening relations with China over ideological differences and border clashes
- They were considering going to war against China and wanted the USA's support
- Reagan's visit to China in 1972 put more pressure on the USSR to improve relations with the West
- The Vietnam War and rising oil prices were damaging the USA's economy. They needed to relax the arms race to save money
- The USSR were also facing economic problems
- The USSR faced worsening relations with China over ideological differences and border clashes
- Détente and SALT
- 1972, USSR and USA agree to outlaw biological weapons
- 1975, Helsinki agreement increased international cooperation
- 1975, USA-Soviet space programme
- 1972 Salt treaty lead to the establishment of a 5-year freeze on missile development
- 1979 SALT II treaty could have resulted in permanent limits on nuclear weapons
- However, the end of détente meant the US Senate wouldn't ratify the treaty
- Better Relations in the 1960s
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