This research paper analyzes the US and Soviet strategic weapons control policy during the decade shift between the 60s and 70s of the last century, with reference to the basics of the Washington-Moscow relationship, of which the limitation treaties of strategic armaments of the time were a clear expression. The methodology is based, mainly, on the analysis of North American and Western sources, due to the lack of accessible Soviet sources.
The work is divided into three parts. In the first place, the historical context within which the investigation, development and deployment of the US and USSR arsenals is carried out. Next, the evolution of offensive capacity (ground-based intercontinental missiles) and defensive (radar systems and interceptor missiles) of both nations is indicated, finally, focusing on conversations for the limitation of strategic arsenals, known as SALT I , which took place in the Soviet capital in May 1972, explaining their background, objectives, as well as the consequences in the arms policy between Washington and Moscow.
