Abstract:

Nuclear armament has been one of the important issues in the international political arena. There have been many attempts aimed at finding a comprehensive solution to the problem and the prevention of nuclear armament at the international level. Exerted efforts, so far, have laid the foundation of the next step on the way of nuclear disarmament. One of the most important steps that has increased hopes and expectations about nuclear disarmament is the “New START” treaty. The treaty, signed on 8 April 2010 between the USA and Russia and entered into force on 5 February 2011, is a product of long and arduous process. In this article, the New START treaty will be reviewed on the basis of a historical choronological perspective. The article examines the scope, purpose and prospect of the treaty that has been shaped by the changes in the international structure.

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