(1) the destruction of former Soviet WMDs,These goals were a positive development, in that they recognize some of the broader proliferation difficulties, including the proliferation of knowledge and the ongoing danger that exists during the destruction process.
(2) the transportation, storage and safeguarding of WMDs in conjunction with their destruction,
(3) the establishment of proliferation safeguards and
(4) the prevention of scientific expertise proliferation.
The program provides funding and technical assistance to former Soviet states to help them accomplish the aforementioned objectives; however, the Nunn-Lugar legislation provides six criteria for Russia to receive aid. It must
(1) invest in the dismantling of WMDs,Russia is currently failing on all six counts. However, the president may waive these criteria, if he considers it in the “national interest.” (See J. Michael Waller, “Foreign Aid Advisory,” American Foreign Policy Council, May 19, 1995.)
(2) forgo military modernization or WMD replacement,
(3) forgo reusing nuclear material,
(4) facilitate US verification of WMD destruction,
(5) comply with arms control agreements, and
(6) observe human rights.
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With regard to Russian investment in CTR, the numbers speak for themselves. Prior to FY2006 the US spent $888 million on the Chemical Weapons Destruction Facility, with $108.5 million slated for 2007, $42.7 million for 2007 and none thereafter, for a total of $1.04 billion. Europe and Canada have spent or pledged over $200 million, with Russia having spent $22.8 million on the project in 2005. (See CTR, “Nunn-Lugar Cooperative Threat Reduction Programs: Issues for Congress.” 23 March 2001. http://digital.library.unt.edu/govdocs/crs///data/2002/upl-meta-crs-2407/97-1027f_2002Mar06.pdf?PHPSESSID=2c6c9796b0d5e4d999111cd2aa82f409. 28, 61.)
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