The focus of this chapter is the gradual but significant transformation occurred in transatlantic relations between the late 1970s and mid-1980s, when the two sides of the Atlantic started developing differing policy security priorities. When Ronald Reagan took office this change became definitely clear. While the Reagan administration rejected détente and reasserted the importance of military build-up, the Atlantic allies remained convinced that their security could not disregard arms control negotiations and the dialogue with the Soviets -
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From INF to SDI. How Helsinki reshaped the transatlantic dimension of European security
GALA, MARILENA
2009-01-01
Abstract
The focus of this chapter is the gradual but significant transformation occurred in transatlantic relations between the late 1970s and mid-1980s, when the two sides of the Atlantic started developing differing policy security priorities. When Ronald Reagan took office this change became definitely clear. While the Reagan administration rejected détente and reasserted the importance of military build-up, the Atlantic allies remained convinced that their security could not disregard arms control negotiations and the dialogue with the Soviets -I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
