The Cold War Tango: When US and Soviet Leaders Sought Summit Meetings

• Published in: Diplomacy and statecraft Vol. 35; no. 4; pp. 704 - 724
• Main Author: Fehrs, Matthew
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Abingdon Routledge 01.10.2024; Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Subjects: Cold War; Job security; Leadership; Summit conferences

Summit meetings between Soviet and American leaders critically influenced events during the Cold War. However, despite their significance, little is known about why these meetings transpired. This paper provides a crucial understanding for when leaders sought summit meetings and when the meetings ac...