ABSTRACT
This chapter looks at the longer perspective, after the implementation of the verification systems proposed in the earlier chapters. It argues that the permanent retention of nuclear weapons, even at a low level, political and strategic reasons. The chapter analyzes ways to approach the goal of a nuclear-weapon-free world. A more efficient way would be the complete elimination of weapons in a given category, one at a time, as was shown by the relatively quick agreement on the Intermediate-range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty, which is characterized by thoroughness and precision. Unlike the INF Treaty, the programme of complete nuclear disarmament calls for the elimination of warheads, as well as missiles. In a nuclear-weapon-free world there is no need for nuclear warheads. The huge nuclear arsenals accumulated during that period in pursuit of greater security have actually increased the probability of a nuclear war.
