Intl Security & Intl Law @SAISHopkins & @FPI_SAIS.
Fmr Spl Counsel (Intl Affairs) @DeptofDefense; Counselor @DOD_Policy. Own views; RT/like/link≠endorse
Jan 16, 2019 • 8 tweets • 3 min read
While Russia needs to be held accountable, withdrawal from the #INFTreaty will have significant consequences for international security and geopolitics.
The full implications of taking this step at this time ought to be fully considered, including with Congress, beforehand.
The #INF Treaty covers ground-launched, intermediate-range missiles.
With its large territory in the middle of Eurasian landmass, such missiles let #Russia range targets throughout #Europe, #MiddleEast and #Asia.
For example, here's the coverage of SS-20s Moscow deployed in 1986:
