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Nuclear proliferation: the issues

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The disbanding of USSR signifies the end of the Cold War. Unfortunately, the thousands of nuclear weapons amassed by the Soviets are now in danger of falling into the wrong hands. A growing number of countries interested in developing their own nuclear weapons will not hesitate to patronize illegal nuclear transactions. The Persian Gulf War has shown the reality of nuclear threat and the ineffectiveness of treaties in controlling nuclear development. Two large superpowers engaged in an arms race are much tolerable than a Third World dictator with nuclear arms, driven by power and greed.

Analysis, Military policy, Nuclear arms control, Soviet Union, Nuclear nonproliferation

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The new CIA

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There is considerable debate on the role of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) in the post-Cold War era. Despite extensive surveillance on the communist bloc countries, the CIA had failed to predict the fall of communism in these nations. Several experts feel that the CIA is geared to operate in the Cold war situation and is yet to adjust to the unipolar world order. Though few want the CIA to be disbanded altogether, many feel that its working has to be streamlined. In future the CIA is expected to concentrate on economic and industrial espionage.

Political aspects, United States. Central Intelligence Agency, Espionage, American, American espionage

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The issues

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An analysis of whether or not the US should give aid to Russia is presented. Pres Clinton wants to increase aid to Russia to ensure Russia's survival during the transition from communism to true democracy. His plan comes at a time when Americans are more concerned about the ailing US economy than about increasing foreign aid. Meanwhile, Russian Pres Boris Yeltsin has implemented some market reforms, but the majority of Russians are suffering from the effects of hyperinflation.

Russia, Economic assistance, Foreign economic assistance, United States foreign relations, Russian foreign relations

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