Ken Adelman

U.S. ambassador to the United Nations and arms control director in the Reagan administration. Author of Reagan at Reykjavik, 48 Hours That Ended the Cold War.

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Apr 7, 2025 • 38min

The Reality Trap: With Guests Ken Adelman & Julia Minson

Ken Adelman, former U.S. ambassador to the UN and arms control director during Reagan's administration, shares insights on the 1986 Reykjavik summit with Mikhail Gorbachev, revealing the depth of their surprisingly candid negotiations amid Cold War tensions. Julia Minson, a decision scientist at Harvard, discusses the 'psychology of disagreement' and how personal biases shape our perceptions of reality. Together, they explore naive realism, the challenges of conflicting views, and the vital importance of understanding diverse perspectives in communication.

Jun 7, 2024 • 1h 13min

Face to face with the Soviets at the Cold War Reykjavik Summit between President Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev (350)

Former U.S. Arms Control Director Ken Adelman recounts the intense Cold War negotiations at the 1987 Reykjavik Summit between Reagan and Gorbachev. Insights on arms control, Strategic Defense Initiative, tensions in 1983, and personal moments at the summit are highlighted.