FEDERALhearing transcript

Congressional Hearing on Russian and Chinese Nuclear Arsenals

Original title: RUSSIAN AND CHINESE NUCLEAR ARSENALS: POSTURE, PROLIFERATION, AND THE FUTURE OF ARMS CONTROL

January 1, 2018

nuclear weapons arms control Russia China national security foreign policy

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing informs federal policy regarding nuclear deterrence and international treaties, which directly impacts U.S. national security strategy and global military stability.

Who is mentioned in the record

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U.S. Department of State

The department's arms control and verification policies are the subject of the subcommittee's oversight.

General Public

National security and nuclear policy decisions impact long-term international stability and defense spending.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2018.

What's next

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Summary

The House Subcommittee on Terrorism, Non, and Trade held a hearing on June 21, 2018, to examine the nuclear capabilities of Russia and China and the future of international agreements. Experts from the RAND Corporation, the Council on Foreign Relations, and the Brookings Institution provided testimony on the strategic posture of these nations.

Key Facts

The hearing took place on June 21, 2018, in the Rayburn House Office Building.
The subcommittee received testimony from three expert witnesses regarding nuclear proliferation and arms control.
Witnesses included Dr. Austin Long (RAND Corporation), Dr. Patricia M. Kim (Council on Foreign Relations), and Frank Rose (Brookings Institution).
The hearing was conducted by the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade under the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Members were granted 5 days to submit additional statements or questions for the record.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?

The hearing was held to discuss the nuclear arsenals of Russia and China and to evaluate the future of policies.

Who testified at the hearing?

The witnesses were Dr. Austin Long from the RAND Corporation, Dr. Patricia M. Kim from the Council on Foreign Relations, and Frank Rose from the Brookings Institution.

Why It Matters

This hearing informs federal policy regarding nuclear deterrence and international treaties, which directly impacts U.S. national security strategy and global military stability.

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Discoveries

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Expert Testimony Sources

The hearing relied on experts from three major non-partisan think tanks, indicating a focus on academic and policy-based analysis.

RAND Corporation Council on Foreign Relations Brookings Institution

Connected Entities

personPatricia M. Kim“Stanton Nuclear Security Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations”Map →

personTed Poe“Chairman of the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade”Map →

personFrank Rose“Senior fellow at the Brookings Institution and former Assistant Secretary of Sta”Map →

personAustin Long“Senior political scientist at the RAND Corporation”Map →

personWilliam Keating“Ranking Member of the Subcommittee”Map →

organizationSubcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade“House committee conducting the hearing”Map →

Sources

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www.govinfo.gov

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