Mikhail Gorbachev
Coverage of Mikhail Gorbachev in the Nexus archive.
- In ‘The Brink of War,’ a Return to an Era of Razor-Edge Diplomacy
Ronald Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev met for an at times jovial and tense summit to discuss arms control. This meeting took place in Reykjavik, Iceland, during October 1986.
- A 'beautifully' rendered account of a blundering coup d'etat
Robert Service's account details a failed 1991 coup by Soviet communist hardliners against President Mikhail Gorbachev, which accelerated the Soviet Union's transition from communism to capitalism. The coup, described as 'muddled' and marked by 'callous incompetence,' is portrayed with 'ease and grace' in the book.
- 'The Brink of War' tells story of Reagan-Gorbachev nuclear discussions
The documentary 'The Brink of War' explores the 1980s nuclear discussions between President Ronald Reagan and Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev, highlighting their efforts to build trust and achieve arms reduction. The film, directed by Michael Gunn, features actors Jeff Daniels and Jared Harris portraying Reagan and Gorbachev, and includes insights from Reagan's Secretary of State George Schultz. It emphasizes the Reykjavik summit's role in laying the groundwork for the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty.
- 'The Brink of War' tells story of Reagan-Gorbachev nuclear discussions
The documentary 'The Brink of War' explores the nuclear discussions between President Ronald Reagan and Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev, focusing on their 1985-1986 summit meetings that fostered trust and led to historic arms reduction agreements. The film highlights the role of Reagan's Secretary of State George Schultz in facilitating dialogue and the eventual Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty (INF), which eliminated a class of nuclear weapons.
- Laura Loomer, Lindsey Graham and the deepening Iran crisis: what’s behind Trump’s reset with Zelenskyy?
The US administration has adopted a warmer tone toward Ukraine as it demonstrates value as an ally in the Middle East. The relationship between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy is described as lacking the rapport seen in historical US political alliances.
- Part II: When a Machiavellian and a Charismatic Met
U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed to establish the first intergovernmental dialogue on Artificial Intelligence (AI) during their summit, aiming to promote AI development and governance to benefit humanity. The move draws parallels to the Reagan-Gorbachev nuclear disarmament efforts, with both leaders seeking to preempt a 'CyberMAD' (cyber mutually assured destruction) era driven by AI weaponization.