Strategic Arms Limitation Talks reduced tensions from "summary" of The Cold War by John Lewis Gaddis
The Strategic Arms Limitation Talks marking the beginning of the end of the Cold War. The agreement between the United States and the Soviet Union to limit the number of nuclear weapons they possessed was a significant turning point in the conflict. The talks were a response to the growing realization on both sides that the arms race was unsustainable and that a nuclear war would be catastrophic for all involved. By agreeing to limit their arsenals, the two superpowers were able to reduce the risk of a nuclear confrontation and create a more stable and predictable relationship. The reduction in tensions brought about by the Strategic Arms Limitation Talks had far-reaching implications for the Cold War. It not only reduced the risk of a nuclear war but also opened the door to further negotiations and agreements between the two superpowers. The talks laid the groundwork for future arms control agreements and paved the way for improved diplomatic r...
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