Trump Might Pull U.S. From International Surveillance Treaty

The transcript discusses the Open Skies Treaty, an international agreement allowing unarmed aerial surveillance among 34 nations to promote transparency. The U.S. administration plans to withdraw from the treaty, which has been in effect since 2002. This decision has sparked criticism, with concerns that it may benefit Russia and reduce openness among participating countries.

When was the Open Skies Treaty signed and when did it go into force?

What is the purpose of the Open Skies Treaty?

How many observation flights have been flown under the Open Skies Treaty?

What was the reaction of the House Foreign Affairs Committee to the impending withdrawal from the treaty?

What did Eliot Engel call the reported withdrawal from the Open Skies Treaty?