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===Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty===
 
===Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty===
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Anti-Ballistic Missile systems (ABMs) are weapons systems designed to intercept and destroy incoming weapons systems, usually Inter-Continental Ballistic Missles (ICBMs).
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Anti-Ballistic Missile systems (ABMs) are weapons systems designed to intercept and destroy incoming weapons systems, usually Inter-Continental Ballistic Missiles (ICBMs).  Since this could theoretically prevent a fatal retaliatory strike from an opponent, ABMs are considered inherently destabilizing.  This fact lead to the ABM treaty.
    
===Strategic Defense Initiative===
 
===Strategic Defense Initiative===
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