NATO Weighs Reviving Conventional Forces Pact With Russia -- Global Security NewswireThe United States and NATO are considering an attempt to revitalize a pact that sets limits on conventional weaponry in Europe as part of a broader effort to improve relations with Russia, the New York Times reported yesterday (see GSN, July 16, 2007).
The alliance is focusing on three areas for advancing ties with Moscow: revival of the Treaty on Conventional Forces in Europe, offering to involve Russia in a European ballistic missile shield, and the possible withdrawal of tactical nuclear weapons from NATO states (see GSN, April 23).
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My Comment: I guess these diplomats want to build on last months nuclear arms agreement.
As to what is my own take .... there is not much of a conventional army/forces (for both sides) to negotiate on .... what is left is just a shadow of what was deployed during the Cold War. If anything, these talks and discussions will be aimed at incorporating Russian interests on missile defense, a smaller level of nuclear disarmament, and better lines of communications in the event of an emergency.