Rose Gottemoeller

Rose Gottemoeller, former U.S. chief negotiator for the New START Treaty, shares her insights on the intense negotiation process behind the 2010 nuclear arms treaty with Russia. She discusses the pivotal moments and challenges, from defining clear objectives set by Presidents Obama and Medvedev to navigating diplomatic tensions and gender expectations. She highlights creative tactics used, like crafting nonbinding side letters, and recounts the critical moments leading to Senate ratification, ultimately emphasizing the enduring importance of arms control in today’s geopolitical landscape.