What did the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty, signed in 1972, seek to limit?
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Correct answer: Defensive missile systems that could upset the nuclear balance
The Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty limited missile defense systems that could protect against nuclear attack. The goal was to preserve strategic stability by preventing either side from believing it could launch a nuclear strike without retaliation.
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