Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty

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 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.

The Pentagon has halted the sale of Tomahawk missiles to Germany and reduced U.S. military deployments in Europe, signaling a shift toward decoupling U.S. security from Europe. This move aligns with broader U.S. efforts to rebalance defense contributions and avoid Russian escalation, echoing historical tensions over nuclear arms control.