SALT 1, 1972 Flashcards
1
Q
What started between the superpowers in November 1969?
A
Negotiations on the topic of arms limitation
2
Q
Why were the talks between the superpowers kept secret?
A
To allow both superpowers to share sensitive information
3
Q
What Nixon and Brezhnev sign in May 1972?
A
Two agreements collectively known as SALT 1
4
Q
What were the two main elements of the SALT 1 agreement?
A
The Interim Agreement on Offensive Missiles
The Basic Principles Agreement
