NOTE: Before answering the following questions, read the info under “Background” below.

1. List the who, what, where and when of the news item.

2. What is the purpose of the Open Skies Treaty?

3. a) Which president initially proposed the treaty?
b) Which president revived the treaty?

4. For what reasons did the Trump administration withdraw from the treaty?

5. a) Many in Washington had for over a decade accused Russia of non-compliance with treaty protocols, asserting Moscow was obstructing surveillance flights on its territory, while misusing its own missions for gathering key tactical data. Despite this, neither the Bush or Obama administrations moved to withdraw the U.S. from the treaty. Do you think the Trump administration’s decision is the right thing to do for the U.S.? Explain your answer.
b) Ask a parent the same question.