What does it take to negotiate nuclear arms deals with Vladimir Putin? Diplomat Rose Gottemoeller, one of America’s foremost leaders on nuclear diplomacy and also a former Deputy Secretary General of NATO, knows firsthand. In this timely episode, Joel sits down with Rose just after Putin announced Russia’s willingness to extend the New START accord — the very agreement she negotiated with Moscow as chief U.S. arms control negotiator during her service in the Obama Administration.

Gottemoeller takes us inside the high-stakes world of nuclear diplomacy, explaining what Putin’s recent proposal really means, why his timing matters, and how democratic systems can enhance negotiation effectiveness against autocratic counterparts. She also explains why nuclear negotiations must be kept separate from other geopolitical conflicts like Ukraine to be effective, and why Putin’s offers may be strategic distractions.

Continue reading and find the episode at thesirennetwork.com.