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strikeAug 17, 2026

How Ronald Reagan Used Diplomacy to End the Cold War

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How Ronald Reagan Used Diplomacy to End the Cold War A new movie shows how the president conferred with State Department experts before each meeting. President Donald Trump has handled the war with Iran in an unconventional fashion, to say the least.

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  • Julian E ZelizerBy Julian E Zelizer

    How Ronald Reagan Used Diplomacy to End the Cold War A new movie shows how the president conferred with State Department experts before each meeting. President Donald Trump has handled the war with Iran in an unconventional fashion, to say the least. Based on the reporting that h…

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