Mr. Hanssen was sentenced to life in prison in 2002, bringing to a close one of the most lurid and damaging espionage cases in American history.
Tag: Cold War Era
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U.S. Will Try to Bring China Into Arms Control Talks
The nuclear order established during the Cold War is under more stress than at any point since 1962, but efforts to negotiate with Beijing are unlikely to succeed anytime soon.
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A Poisonous Cold War Legacy That Defies a Solution
A $528 billion plan to clean up 54 million gallons of radioactive bomb-making waste may never be achieved. Government negotiators are looking for a compromise.
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Ukraine NATO Bid Mirrors West Germany’s During Cold War
West Germany joined NATO in 1955, choosing security over immediate territorial integrity. Some suggest the same path could be the best guarantee for Ukraine.
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Japan Is America’s Most Essential Ally
Countering the threat from China will require Japan to get off the sidelines and share more of the military burden.