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In America, there are two competing explanations for the demise of the Soviet Union – often politically motivated – one which emphasizes the role of Ronald Reagan and one which emphasizes the role of Mikhail Gorbachev. As a young CIA officer, Bruce Held had a ringside seat on key events. In this presentation, Held provides an objective, firsthand account of what actually happened.
Bruce Held was Associate Deputy Secretary of Energy and Acting Undersecretary for Nuclear Security during 2013-2014. Earlier, Bruce served three decades as a CIA clandestine operations officer, including three tours as a CIA Chief of Station. He received the CIA Intelligence Commendation Medal for “tenacity and extraordinary accomplishments during a period of hostilities.” On bruceheld.substack.com you can find Bruce’s A Spy’s Guide to American History.