In an op-ed for The Hill, ASP Director of Nuclear Policy Terri Lodge explains how the New START Treaty enhances U.S. national security by bringing its nuclear policies in line with the security challenges of the 21st century.

There are five key benefits to the New START Treaty. First, New START enhances US nuclear force planning. Without the treaty, the U.S. would be flying blind, with no way of understanding Russia’s nuclear plans. The U.S. military would have to plan for a “worst case scenario” and spend more money on nuclear capabilities than necessary. With the Treaty, the U.S. military can avoid wasting money on unneeded nuclear weapons at a time when military resources are stretched thin.

To read the full op-ed, click here

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