Q&A: Open Skies Treaty

On May 21, 2020, President Trump confirmed his intention to withdraw from a third international arms control agreement—The Open Skies Treaty. What is the treaty all about? And, what is the impact of withdrawing?

By Jasmine Owens

May 21, 2020

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Questions

What is the Open Skies Treaty?
Which countries are parties to the treaty?
How does the treaty work?
Why does it matter if President Trump withdraws the U.S. from the treaty?

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Jasmine Owens is the Associate Director for the Nuclear Weapons Abolition Program at Physicians for Social Responsibility.