After the signing of the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty in 1987 helped to significantly reduce the weapons stockpiles of both nations. In document G-4 it is stated that,”Gorbachev felt free to make a series of proposals for deep cuts in his country’s nuclear arsenal because he was confident that the United States would not attack the Soviet Union.”(G-4). Gorbachev voluntarily made cuts in his country's nuclear arsenal risking a devastating attack by the U.S. based on the confidence of their leader. The U.S. took a longer time with much debate on whether or not to remove their
After the signing of the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty in 1987 helped to significantly reduce the weapons stockpiles of both nations. In document G-4 it is stated that,”Gorbachev felt free to make a series of proposals for deep cuts in his country’s nuclear arsenal because he was confident that the United States would not attack the Soviet Union.”(G-4). Gorbachev voluntarily made cuts in his country's nuclear arsenal risking a devastating attack by the U.S. based on the confidence of their leader. The U.S. took a longer time with much debate on whether or not to remove their