The coastal areas and Alaska and Hawaii would likely remain virtually undefended, however, particularly against sea-launched ballistic missile attack.

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"Sanctuaries" for ballistic missile submarines, keep-out zones, limits on sea-launched cruise missiles and bans on various types of tactical nuclear weapons have been hardy perennials of Soviet diplomacy.

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