Moves To End The Cold War: Thatchers Involvement In Ending The Cold War 1985-87

Question 1

Who was Gorbachev?

Answer 1

-become Soviet Union leader 1985
-a realist who knew things couldn’t go on as they were making remarkable impression on hard like cons R + Th

Question 2

What was relationship like between thatcher + Gorbachev?

Answer 2

-first met 1984 + Th said ‘I like mr Gorbachev. He and I can do business together’
-she encouraged R negotiate with him + 1986 at Reykjavik summit R + G discovered each prepared make compromise

Question 3

What happened at the Reykjavik summit?

Answer 3

-mutual disarmament agreed as way forward in face of MAD
-leading to immediate range nuclear forces treaty signed 1987

Question 4

What was thatchers role in this?

Answer 4

-important in bringing about formal end to Cold War 1989 as pro active seeking est relationship with USSR
-key role bringing together R + G acting as component in ‘communication triangle’ 1984