Reagan and Gorbachev nearly agreed on complete nuclear disarmament 40 years ago, then reality won.

Ken Adelman reflects on the historic 1986 Reykjavik summit between Ronald Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev, highlighting its unexpected twists and dramatic moments. The meeting took place in a house with a storied past, where key figures like George Shultz and Eduard Shevardnadze were present. The discussions were so significant that they were recorded late into the night in a bathroom of the Höfdi House, emphasizing the importance of the negotiations during a tense period in history.