PROSPECTS FOR UNITED-STATES - RUSSIAN SECURITY COOPERATION

Historically, American and Russian national interests have not been co nfrontational, and the coming period may see a reestablishment of trad itional patterns. The United States and Russia are now engaged in coop erative efforts in arms control (including safe and secure dismantleme nt), nonproliferation, and export controls. The April 1993 Vancouver S ummit gave a major boost to negotiating a test ban treaty. Other areas for future consultations include: defense and military cooperation, p eacekeeping, and counterterrorism.