British and French Nuclear Submarine Collision and Nonproliferation

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In The Media

British and French Nuclear Submarine Collision and Nonproliferation

The collision of British and French nuclear-armed submarines in early February underscored the need to engage other countries in strategic arms limitation talks.

By Sharon Squassoni

Published on Feb 19, 2009

Source: Global Journalist Radio

Joining a discussion with correspondents for the New York Times, Christian Science Monitor, and ISN Security Watch, Carnegie's Sharon Squassoni discussed the collision of British and French nuclear-armed submarines in early February and its implications on nuclear nonproliferation.

Collisions between U.S. and Russian submarines have occurred in the past, but the more recent incident underscored the need to engage other countries in strategic arms limitation talks, Squassoni said.

About the Author

Sharon Squassoni

Former Senior Associate, Nuclear Policy Program

Squassoni came to Carnegie from the Congressional Research Service. She also served for nine years in the executive branch. Her last position at the State Department was director of Policy Coordination in the Nonproliferation Bureau.

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