The creation of the P5 process is a positive step for the nonproliferation regime. For the first time in the history of the NPT, a permanent dialogue mechanism of official nuclear states on nonproliferation issues has been established. The goal of this research paper is to analyze the efforts of the nuclear five to ensure strategic stability. The relevance of the topic is dictated by the lack of specific multilateral mechanisms to maintain strategic stability.
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Contents
Intoduction
Cration of the CFE Treaty
The Paris Treaty of 1990
CFE corrections in 1991–1996
Adaptation of CFE
Strugle for the entry in force of Adapted Conventional Armed Forces in Europe Treaty and Russian moratorium
CFE developents after the Russian moratorium. The essence of Russian approch
What next?
Conclusions
About authors
References
Full text of the Study Paper (in Russian)
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