Uncover how grassroots protest movements profoundly shaped US arms control policy during the Cold War. Jeffrey W. Knopf’s seminal work challenges conventional wisdom by demonstrating that domestic society, not just state leaders, drives international cooperation on crucial issues like nuclear disarmament. Explore the intricate link between internal dissent and global security outcomes. This book offers vital insights into the dynamics of foreign policy formation and is essential reading for students and scholars of international relations, political science, and US foreign policy seeking to understand the impact of societal pressure.