U.S. Recent Plans in National Air Defense: The East Asia Dimension

... East Asia Washington’s ambivalent approach to global strategic stability became clear back at the time of the New START signed in 2010. Despite Russia’s concerns, the document failed to enshrine any restrictions on the development of the U.S. air defense. Article XIV and Russian President’s statement stipulate that any buildup of the U.S. air defense capabilities in terms of quality and quantity falls within extraordinary circumstances threatening the ultimate interests of the Russian Federation and can then be seen ...