Abstract
Thee, M. Arms Control and Security in Europe: Assumptions and Essentials for Alterna tive Strategies. Cooperation and Conflict, XIV, 1979, 211-221.
The military build-up in Europe, contrary to the theory that it serves the maintenance of peace, undermines efforts at détente and is a threat to peace. It has become evident that arms control is in deep crisis. Rather than to be brought under control, the arms race tends to get out of control. The concern in Europe turns to the spread of 'grey area' weapons of a Eurostrategic range which are covered neither by SALT nor by M(B)FR negotiations. To achieve military détente basic new departures and initiatives are needed. A set of measures for short and long-term implementation, as a comprehensive security strategy, could include: (a) a conscious and resolute policy of political and military restraint, (b) confidence-building measures aimed at greater openness in military affairs, (c) risk-free unilateral and reciprocated tension-reduction and disarmament initiatives, (d) efforts at gradual military disengagement in Central Europe, and (e) possible denuclearization of Central Europe.
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