Question

which of the following best describes the connection between the united states, china and the strategic arms limitation talks (salt) agreements?
a. nixon used the new us closeness to china to negotiate the agreement with the soviet union.
b. brezhnev negotiated the treaty with the united states as part of an alliance against china.
c. nixon used the new us closeness to the soviet union to negotiate the agreement with china.
d. brezhnev negotiated the treaty with china as part of an alliance against the united states.

Explanation:

The Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (SALT) were between the US and the Soviet - Union. None of the options accurately describe the connection between the US, China, and SALT as China was not directly involved in SALT negotiations. However, analyzing the options: The US did not use SALT to negotiate with China about an agreement with the Soviet - Union (option A is incorrect). The Soviet - Union did not negotiate a treaty with the US as part of an alliance against China in the context of SALT (option B is incorrect). The US did not use SALT to negotiate with the Soviet - Union about an agreement with China (option C is incorrect). The Soviet - Union did not negotiate a treaty with China as part of an alliance against the US in relation to SALT (option D is incorrect). But if we must choose the least wrong - option, we need to understand the geopolitical context. During the Cold War, the US and Soviet - Union were the main parties in SALT, and China was an important geopolitical player but not directly part of SALT.

Answer:

None of the above options are correct.