Trust But Verify: The Reagan-Gorbachev Relationship and the INF Treaty

The video discusses the relationship between Ronald Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev during the Cold War. It highlights the maxim 'Trust, but verify' and how it was applied in their meetings. The video explores their personal rapport, the historical context of their leadership, and the summits that led to the signing of the INF Treaty in 1987. This treaty marked a significant step towards ending the Cold War by mandating the removal of certain missiles.

What does the maxim 'Dovi-yai, no provi-yai' translate to in English?

• Divide and conquer

• Speak softly, but carry a big stick

• Keep your friends close and your enemies closer

• Trust, but verify

What was a key element in the relationship between Reagan and Gorbachev?

• Their personal rapport

• Their shared love for sports

• Their mutual distrust

• Their similar political ideologies

When did Mikhail Gorbachev become the head of the Soviet Union?

• 1987

• 1985

• 1983

• 1980

What was Ronald Reagan's reputation when he came into office?

• A cautious negotiator

• A reserved diplomat

• A confident, cold warrior

• A reform-minded leader

What was the main focus of the early summits between Reagan and Gorbachev?

• Space exploration

• Trade agreements

• Nuclear arsenals

• Cultural exchanges

How did Reagan's charisma affect his interactions with Gorbachev?

• It had no effect

• It disarmed Gorbachev

• It increased tensions

• It made Gorbachev more formal

What significant treaty did Reagan and Gorbachev sign in 1987?

• The SALT II Treaty

• The ABM Treaty

• The INF Treaty

• The START Treaty

What did the INF Treaty mandate?

• The development of new nuclear weapons

• The construction of new missile silos

• The removal of intermediate-range ballistic missiles

• The increase of nuclear arsenals

What historical outcome did the INF Treaty foreshadow?

• The end of the Cold War

• The beginning of the Cold War

• The start of World War III

• The rise of the Soviet Union