February 05, 2026
What to Expect Now That the U.S.-Russia Arms Treaty Has Expired
CNAS adjunct senior fellow and former deputy assistant secretary of defense for European and NATO policy Jim Townsend discusses the treaty and what a new deal could look like.
Watch the full video on CTV News.
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