[Spok]

Kennedy’s dialog with Kruschev emboldened the Russians to attempt deployment of nuclear missiles in Cuba; not a shining example of diplomacy.

[arthurus]

One side goes into "talks" with "We are all reasonable people, can't we all just get along?"
The other side goes in intending to induce the nice guys side to give away the store. Which side will come out "ahead?" Which side will be harmed? What viewpoint will prevail in the world? How will "Peace" be affected?