Avoiding Nuclear War: The Moscow–Washington Hotline

Learn about how communication occurs between nuclear-armed nations when tensions are high. How do nations communicate when time is limited? What did the Cuban Missile Crisis reveal about weaknesses in communication, and what is the “red phone”? In this high-stakes communication, what is the role of technology, and when is human input valuable? Explore the history of communication related to potential nuclear war and consider the ways in which new technology can change how diplomatic information is shared in times of elevated tension.