Word: buildups
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...Berlin Wall, Reagan observed: "On one side of the wall, people live in dignity and democracy; on the other side, in domination and defeat." Schmidt somberly noted that his visit was taking place against the background of a "serious international situation." He referred specifically to "the excessive Soviet arms buildup and the challenge of the continuing Soviet intervention in Afghanistan...
Treating Atherosclerosis. This condition refers to the narrowing of the arteries by a buildup of fatty deposits. Today many heart specialists theorize that atherosclerosis is a complex process that starts with a minor injury to the smooth single layer of cells that line the arteries in a cobblestone pattern. Researchers speculate that the damage may result from cigarette smoking, high blood pressure or virus infection...
...longstanding insecurity and provoked it to amass military power, which it may use to influence the outcome of political struggles around the globe. "By almost any measure, the Soviet Union is a vastly more formidable foe than it was only a decade ago," says the report. This buildup must be countered by increased and constant American defense spending, approximately at 6% of the gross national product. "A strong U.S. military posture remains the first requirement of a comprehensive, long-term U.S. policy toward the Soviet Union," the commission concludes. Top priority should be given to "improving the quality and readiness...
Although the Dutch pushed for immediate arms talks and the Scandinavian nations wanted more positive mentions of detente, ultimately all accepted a toughly worded document attacking the Soviets for arms buildup and aggression. Haig agreed to a partial endorsement of detente, a policy still popular in most of Europe. The communique describes it as a NATO goal "whenever Soviet behavior makes this possible." The allies in turn agreed to defense spending at "necessary" but unspecified levels and reaffirmed U.S. plans to install 572 new land-based cruise and Pershing II missiles in Western Europe while bargaining with Moscow is under...
...course. For example, he has called for a "redefinition" of NATO members' obligations; at the same time, his reluctance to modernize French nuclear weapons implies a greater dependence on NATO's protection. During the campaign, Mitterrand effectively attacked Giscard for his weak responses to the Soviet arms buildup in Europe and the invasion of Afghanistan. Yet the Socialist leader never explained clearly what it was he would have done differently. As for relations with the U.S., chillier days may be ahead, if only because of the ideological chasm between Paris' new leftist government and the conservative Reagan...