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Mikhail Gorbachev, the last Soviet leader, called for peace and a de-escalation in tensions between the US and Russia. What is the future for dialogue between the two countries under current circumstances? Gorbachev spoke in Reykjavik on Monday, calling for increased dialogue between the US and Russia

The major powers are planning for war and claim that's the best way to defend against war. Will this mutual hawkishness lead to armed conflict?