President Trump Pulls Out Of International Surveillance Treaty

President Trump Pulls Out Of International Surveillance Treaty

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President Trump announced the US withdrawal from the Open Skies Treaty, raising concerns about losing intelligence. The treaty allows member countries to conduct surveillance flights over each other's territories, primarily for confidence-building. While some support the withdrawal, citing national security and treaty violations by Russia, others, including China, criticize it for undermining trust and transparency. European countries plan to continue with the treaty. President-elect Joe Biden may reverse this decision, aiming for more international engagement.

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What was Russia's response to the US withdrawal from the Open Skies Treaty?

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What impact do European countries believe the US withdrawal will have on international arms control?

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