146 - Putin's New START Offer: A Bad Deal for America?

In this episode of The NIDS View, Adam, Curtis, and Jim discuss the recent offer from Putin to extend the New START Treaty to 2027 by a handshake. What are the implications of arms control in the context of U.S.-Russia relations and beyond? The speakers debate the predictability of Putin, the historical context of arms control agreements, and the strategic advantages and disadvantages faced by the U.S. and Russia. They explore the complexities of nuclear modernization, the balance of power with China, and the necessity of prioritizing U.S. defense strategies. Get Involved with more NIDS Services: https://thinkdeterrence.com/ Deterrence Education at NIDS https://thinkdeterrence.com/deterrence-education/ Listen to our Podcasts NIDS Podcast Network - National Institute for Deterrence Studies Like and follow us – The NIDS View: https://media.rss.com/nuclearview/feed.xml LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thinkdeterrence X.com: https://x.com/thinkdeterrence YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyGa4dcPqONWzjmbuZMOBHQ Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/NIDSthinkdeterrence Global Security Review: https://globalsecurityreview.com Our Free Events: https://thinkdeterrence.com/events/