A mystery in Washington surrounds the President. The international threat to peace is far less ominous than the challenges he faces in his own country ... and his own soul. There is just one strategy that has a slim chance of averting disaster, but can he risk it?
Meanwhile in post-Gorbachev Russia, an unbelievable series of events is unfolding. Will the two world leaders be able to find common ground?
The times are different than the news headlines would indicate.