Russian Lessons.

The article focuses on lessons for U.S.-Russian negotiations on nuclear risk reduction that arguably are as applicable in 2020 and specific steps to reduce the risk of unintended, accidental nuclear war; build a working relationship on nuclear issues insulated from political differences. It also mentions Soviet leader Yuri Andropov feared a U.S. first strike and, in November 1983, U.S. and North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) officers practiced the procedures they would have to follow to authorize and conduct nuclear strikes. It also mentions President Donald Trump has threatened to "outspend and out-innovate" any competitor in an arms race.