Suzanne Parry on Cold War Secrets and Shadow Wars
Suzanne Parry on Cold War Secrets and Shadow Wars  
Podcast: The MiddleGround Mic
Published On: Wed Nov 05 2025
Description: 👉Sign up for the Newsletter:https://tmgm.short.gy/aGNsm8👉Episode Youtube: https://tmgm.short.gy/rLJZ59In this thought-provoking conversation, host Joe Steagall welcomes Suzanne Parry, a former U.S. arms control negotiator who helped shape the Gorbachev-era disarmament talks and now writes historical fiction that feels more relevant than ever.Drawing on her novel The Communist’s Secret, Suzanne explores how Cold War ideology, misinformation, and power struggles echo through today’s headlines — from Russia’s war in Ukraine to Iran and Israel’s tense standoff.Listeners will learn:Why the Cold War never really ended — it just evolvedHow authoritarian governments weaponize truth and mediaWhat Suzanne’s firsthand experience at the Pentagon taught her about negotiating with the enemyHow fiction can preserve truth when facts are politicizedWhether you’re a history buff, policy junkie, or just someone trying to understand our world, this episode is for you.Subscribe to The MiddleGround Mic and get our weekly newsletter at TheMiddleGroundMic.com/newsletter.No Left. No Right. Forward.Support the show