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ADVOCATES OF ARMS CONTROL SHOULD GO CAUTIOUSLY WHEN TALKING ABOUT ANTI-SATELLITE WEAPONS. THE AUTHOR OUTLINES LIMITATIONS ON ASAT COMPETITION AS A MEANS OF CONSTRAINING THREATS TO U.S. SATELLITES TO MANAGEABLE PROPORTIONS.

Territorial conflicts in Southeastern Europe have hampered the implementation of international agreements on arms control and confidence- and security-building measures (CSBMs) in disputed territories under the effective control of de facto regimes. (… ) At the same time, disputes over the status of de facto regimes and host nation consent for the stationing of foreign forces in disputed territories have also obstructed the development of all-European arms control mechanisms and produced spillover effects detrimental to security and stability. (… ) In the case of Abkhazia and South Ossetia, the EU Monitoring Mission (EUMM) has access only to areas controlled by the Georgian government adjoining the two breakaway regions. (… ) Against this background, status-neutral arms control and CSBMs aim at enhancing sub-regional security in and around disputed territories and creating a peaceful and stable environment for talks. (…) (CORE_WP/Pll)