Conferences on Nuclear and World Disarmament and Soviet UN Initative on Non-Use of Force
346. Study Prepared by Ad Hoc Interagency Group
Prepared in response to NSSM 162, the study examined the Soviet proposal for a UN resolution on the non-use of force and the prohibition of the use of nuclear weapons. The study outlined U.S. options in responding to the proposal and recommended a course of action.
Source: National Archives, RG 59, General Files on NSC Matters, Box 2, NSC/Miscellaneous Memos, January-February 1972. Secret. Annexes A, B, and C are not published. The study was forwarded to Kissinger under cover of an October 17 Department of State memorandum in anticipation of discussion of the Soviet proposal at an October 18 Senior Review Group meeting. (Ibid.)
347. Memorandum From Helmut Sonnenfeldt of the National Security Council Staff to the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger)
The memorandum discussed the study prepared in response to NSSM 162 and briefed Kissinger in preparation for the upcoming Senior Review Group on the Soviet proposed UN resolution to prohibit the use of nuclear weapons.
Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, NSC Institutional Files (H-Files), Box H–65, SRG Meeting, NSSM 162, 10/27/72. Secret. Sent for action. None of the options on page 6 is marked. At Tab A was Document 345.
348. Telegram 195162 From the Department of State to the Mission to the United Nations
The telegram provided guidance to U.S. delegation at the UN on the ways to respond to the Soviet proposed UN resolution on non-use of force and the prohibition of the use of nuclear weapons.
Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–1973, DEF 18–6. Confidential. It was repeated to London, Moscow, Paris, Tokyo, and USNATO. Drafted by McIntyre (IO/UNP); and cleared in IO, L, EUR/RPM, INR, UNP, L/UNA, ACDA, and EUR/SOV.
349. Memorandum From Helmut Sonnenfeldt of the National Security Council Staff to the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger)
The memorandum advised the U.S. delegation to the UN to take an inactive stance on the Soviet proposed UN resolution and to inform other delegations that it would continue to “consider” amendments.
Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, NSC Institutional Files (H-Files), Box H–65, SRG Meeting, NSSM 162 10/27/72. Secret. Another copy of the memorandum, unsigned, is dated October 27. (Ibid., NSSM 162)
350. Minutes of Senior Review Group Meeting
The group discussed the NSSM 162 study and concluded that the U.S. delegation to the UN should indicate that the U.S. favored the renunciation of the use of force, but ultimately considered it unnecessary.
Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, NSC Institutional Files (H-Files), Box H–113, SRG Minutes 1972–1973. Secret. The meeting was held in the White House Situation Room. The attachment is not published.
351. Telegram 207841 From the Department of State to the Mission to the United Nations
The telegram instructed the U.S. delegation how to vote on draft resolutions on the non-use of force and what explanations to provide if questioned on the U.S. position.
Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–1973, DEF 18–6. Confidential. Priority. It was repeated to Moscow. Drafted by Semler (ACDA/IR) and McIntyre (IO/UNP); cleared in DOD/ISA, PM/DCA, ACDA/IR, the White House, IO/UNP, EUR/SOV, and IO; and approved by De Palma (IO).
352. Telegram 215438 From the Department of State to the Mission to the United Nations
The telegram instructed the U.S. delegation to consult WEOs in the event that non-aligned nations table the non-use of force resolution and to inform the Soviet delegation of this decision.
Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–1973, DEF 18–6. Confidential; Priority. Drafted by Armitage (IO/UNP); cleared in NEA, ACDA, L/UNA, EUR/SOV, NEA/RA, DOD/ISA, and PM/DCA; and approved by De Palma (IO).
353. Telegram 216018 From the Department of State to the Mission to the United Nations
The telegram instructed the U.S. delegation to abstain from voting on a revised non-use of force resolution.
Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–1973, DEF 18–6. Confidential; Immediate. Drafted by Black (IO/UNP); cleared in UNP, NEA/RA, L/UNA, EUR/SOV, NEA, UNP, PM/DCA, and ACDA/IR; and approved by De Palma of IO.
354. Telegram 5164 From the Mission to the United Nations to the Department of State
The telegram reported on the General Assembly vote on the non-use of force resolution and provided the text of Ambassador PHILLIPS’ explanation of the U.S. vote.
Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–1973, DEF 18–6. Confidential. It was repeated to Moscow, Hong Kong, and the U.S. Delegation to SALT.