1. Watch the video North Korea Decoders. How do you think this dilemma came about? Discuss this question with your partner, then write it down.
2. Read the USA Today article linked below titled "What's the Arms Race? A Short History."
3. Read the document SALT I through Article IV. This includes the introductory paragraphs and first few provisions for the Strategic Arms Limitations Treaty signed by President Richard M. Nixon in 1972. In about 25 words, summarize this introduction.
4. Read the first two pages of the document New START. These pages include the introductory paragraphs for the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty signed by President Barack Obama in 2010. In about 25 words, summarize this introduction. Compare/ contrast the goals of this more recent agreement to SALT I. What change in focus can you identify?
5. Read the article "Trump Kim Summit: US and North Korean Leaders Hold Historic Talks" (below). going forward, what should the US do about the current threat from North Korea?
6. Watch the History Channel video linked below about the arms race.