Obama and Trump's influence on the process of nuclear disarmament between the U.S. and Russia
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2018-06-15
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In order to answer the question as to how Obama and Trump have influenced the process of nuclear disarmament between the U.S. and Russia, this thesis shall address three important time periods divided over three chapters. First it will establish the situation prior to Obama's presidency, explaining how George H. W. Bush and George W. Bush established the START I treaty and SORT treaty. Subsequently, it will explain how Obama developed his policies based on his desire of a nuclear-free world, and how he focused on involving the international community. In addition, Trump's presidency shall be investigated, showing that his policies are focused on maintaining a nuclear presence for the sake of deterrence. My findings indicate that the manner in which Obama and Trump establish their policies differs greatly, and in conclusion it can be argued that these presidents have a different perception of the nuclear taboo, and that Obama belongs in the agonist category while Trump resembles a sanguinist. Their foreign policy towards nuclear disarmament is handled in accordance to these perceptions.
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