Explains distinction between strategic and nonstrategic, or tactical nuclear weapons. Reviews U.S. and Soviet nonstrategic nuclear weapons during and after the Cold War, and the 1991 Presidential Nuclear Initiatives. Examines issues for Congress, including the safety and security of Russian nonstrategic nuclear weapons; the role of nonstrategic nuclear weapons for Russia, U.S. and NATO; and the relationship between nonstrategic nuclear weapons and U.S. nonproliferation policy. Outlines policy options, including maintaining the status quo, reduction of reliance on nuclear weapons, and cooperative responses.
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