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This paper discusses the state of the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty, which led to the destruction of 2,700 US and Russian nuclear-tipped missiles of the 500-5500 km range in less than three years after its signing in 1987. It contends that the INF is in trouble due to allegations of noncompliance on both sides, something which has led some US experts and politicians to question the treaty. However, the authors argue that the treaty is still in the national interests of Russia, the US and countries in Europe. Consequently, they suggest that rather than letting the dispute over compliance continue, both sides should address their concerns through the treaty's Special Verification Commission.