Russia’s self-defeating move in pausing nuke talks with US
Moscow appears to be trying to pressure Washington on Ukraine but abandoning New START would carry wider security risks.
Connor Murray is the Research Analyst at the Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation. His research interests include peaceful uses of nuclear technology, European foreign policy and security, and NATO.
Prior to joining the Center, Connor worked in government relations at Signal Group and Elevate Government Affairs, as well as for the office of Congresswoman Robin L. Kelly. He also interned for the U.S. Mission to International Organizations in Vienna, Austria where he focused on IAEA and arms control work. He holds a dual BA in Political Science and German Studies from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and an MA in International Affairs from American University.
Moscow appears to be trying to pressure Washington on Ukraine but abandoning New START would carry wider security risks.