Russia’s Vision for Arms Control, Disarmament, and Non-proliferation

Abstract

Russia’s vision of arms control, disarmament and non-proliferation issues remains in fact very conventional. It is pragmatic and realistic and has no ambition to look “innovative”, “forward-looking” or “future-oriented”. We do not feel “constrained by traditional formats and diplomatic protocol”, as our American colleagues sometimes are. On the contrary, we strongly believe that in many cases using proven formats and keeping to well-established diplomatic routine is the best way to address and resolve outstanding international issues of today and tomorrow.