ACDA - SALT II Issues - 1978., 07/01/1978-10/05/1978

File — Box: 23, Folder: 21

Identifier: GAMMS440.8.633

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

Nomination, confirmation and service 1977-1978. Also later associations as advisor and ex officio member of directors' group.

Dates

07/01/1978-10/05/1978

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Extent

From the Collection: 57 Linear Feet (50 boxes (originally 38 boxes) )

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Shelf Location

04/10/04

Container Summary

Public and semi-public discussion on issues, particular strategic nuclear, arising from ACDA analyses for the SALT II talks and opposing responses. A copy of the basic paper, "U.S. and Soviet Strategic Capability through the Mid-1980s; A Comparative Analysis." A letter (TLS) from Secretary of Defense Harold Brown containing a brief discussion of parallels between it and his DoD studies. A transcript of Warnke's press conference about the study. Finally, a critical view of the study from Eugene Rostow, Paul Nitze, and Richard Pipes of the Committee on the Present Danger with a counter-analysis from Alfred Lieberman of ACDA.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

"U.S. AND SOVIET STRATEGIC CAPABILITY THROUGH THE MID-1980S" - ACDA: Printed Item

BROWN, HAROLD - LETTER TO WARNKE - 1978: Typed Letter Signed

COMMITTEE ON THE PRESENT DANGER - EVALUATION OF ACDA STUDY -1978: Printed Item

STRATEGIC NUCLEAR CAPABILITY - ACDA VIEW - 1978: Printed Item