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From: al@ames.UUCP (Al Globus)
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Subject: Re: A High Tech Maginot Line
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Date: Thu, 9-Jan-86 21:13:40 EST
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> 
> 	But why did they (USSR) submit to the arbitration (about treaty
> violations)? Did they do it
> because the treaty is *currently* in thier best interests? Or does the
> board have some sort of powers beyond saying "naughty, naughty, you
> shouldn't do that"? 

I don't know the details of the board's powers.  I have heard from several
sources that the board has been effective, and that's what counts.

> What will happen if we ever get into a real conflict with them?

We'll all die.

> (Actually, I suspect the withdrawal from
> Afghanistan is a political ploy - they want out, but they do not want
> to look like they have been defeated by the Afghans, thus making it a
> treaty concession gives them a good excuse for getting out).

So what?  Why not make them look as good as possible, so long as they get
out and stay out?