Leon V. Sigal

The Reagan compromise on ABM

Major progress made at the Washington summit toward a strategic arms agreement has been concealed from the U.S. public, since the administration does not want to reveal that it made a concession to the Soviets on honoring the ABM Treaty.

INF Deal Faces Conservative Opposition

As the superpowers edge toward an agreement on intermediate-range nuclear forces, new barriers are erected by those who want the United States to act on its own, undeterred by arms control, allies, or the balance of power.

Reagan's radical challenge

The tough talk coming from Washington made Mikhail Gorbachev look good to Europeans—and Europeans began looking better to each other, too. Reagan backed down but left the Atlantic ties weakened.

Conventional forces in Europe: Signs of a Soviet shift

The Soviets are hinting at asymmetric reductions in their conventional forces, either as a negotiating position or as a unilateral withdrawal. They must make significant concrete moves to be taken seriously.

Antisatellite accord key to summit

Willingness to negotiate an ASAT ban may be the one remaining U.S. position that will encourage progress at the negotiating table and open the way for a broader arms limitation accord.