One significant consequence of the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962 was the establishment of a direct communication link between the United States and the Soviet Union, known as the "hotline." This was created to allow faster and more direct communication between the two nuclear superpowers to prevent misunderstandings that could lead to war. The crisis itself, triggered by the discovery of Soviet missiles in Cuba, brought the world to the brink of nuclear conflict. The resolution led to a mutual recognition of the dangers of nuclear war and prompted agreements for arms control, including subsequent treaties aimed at reducing nuclear arsenals.