The US Expert Community’s Role in the Formation of Nuclear Risk Reduction Policy During the Cold War

This paper addresses the role of US expert community in shaping nuclear risk reduction policy during Cold War. The authors examines two ways interaction between experts and authorities: direct (through participation various specialized committees commissions, preparing analytical reports, so on) through communication with civil society (publication studies, forming public opinion on weapons. pay special attention to Soviet-American dialogue reducing risks. also activities organizations (International Physicians for Prevention Nuclear War, Social Responsibility). As a result, conclude that American shaped discussion need prevent war both within government structures maintained Soviet experts, which impacted risks perception. In addition, were sources new ideas, subsequently put into practice by politicians.