CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the life of Mikhail Gorbachev, former president of the USSR.PersonalBirth date: March 2, 1931Death date: August ...

Evgeny Velikhov's many accomplishments in reducing the threat from nuclear weapons—during and after the Cold War—are ...

Ronald Wilson Reagan was born on this day in 1911. His legacy still shapes American politics, historians say, and he's a ...

U.S. Marine and civilian speakers praised President Ronald Reagan for his commitment to peace through strength Thursday ...

An author of books on Russia who spoke the language, she had no diplomatic experience but formed an unlikely bond with the ...

In this first month of the Trump presidency, we are seeing unfold something truly unusual in American politics.

Robert Gates noted that early during the Reagan administration, there was a buildup in U.S. defenses with the additions of ...

With her deep understanding of Russia Massie played a crucial role in shaping US-Soviet relations Suzanne Massie an American ...

In one discussion in 1986 — weeks before a summit between Reagan and Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev — she brought up the rhyming Russian adage, “Doveryai no proveryai,” or “Trust but ...

President Trump’s blueprints to build a space-based missile defense shield could help him push for cuts in atomic weapons arsenals with Russia and other nuclear powers.

Ronald Wilson Reagan was born on this day in 1911. His legacy still shapes American politics, historians say, and he's a guiding force for Republicans as they control the White House, House and Senate ...