TREATY
OF CONVENTIONAL ARMED FORCES IN EUROPE - INTERNATIONAL
News:
NATO announces formal
suspension of Cold War-era security treaty after Russia's pullout
What's
in the news?
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NATO announced the formal suspension of a
key Cold War-era security treaty in response to Russia's pullout from the deal.
Key
takeaways:
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The alliance said its members who signed
the treaty are now freezing their participation in the pact.
Treaty
on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe (CFE):
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The Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in
Europe (CFE) was a major arms control
agreement negotiated and concluded during the last years of the Cold War.
Features:
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It established comprehensive limits on key categories of conventional military
equipment in Europe (from the Atlantic to the Urals) and mandated the
destruction of excess weaponry.
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It placed
limits on the deployment of conventional military forces in Europe and
played a significant role in reducing tensions and arms build-up in the region.
Members:
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The treaty was signed by 22 states, including all members of NATO
and the Warsaw Pact.
Legally
Binding:
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The CFE Treaty established a legally
binding framework for regulating the conventional armaments of the signatory
countries in Europe.
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The CFE Treaty also included a robust verification regime to ensure
that all States Parties were complying with the treaty’s provisions.
Other
takeaways:
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While the primary focus of the CFE Treaty
was on European countries, its geographical scope extended beyond Europe.
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The treaty covered a broader area that
included parts of the former Soviet Union and North America, demonstrating its
attempt to address military balance and stability in a larger context.