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- 20 Years Ago, the Soviet Union Fell20 Years ago this December, the Soviet Union collapsed, breaking apart into fifteen separate countries, ending the Cold War and with it the specter of thermonuclear war that had haunted the world for decades.
- Reagan and the Soviet Union MythReagan was in the right place at the right time and stumbled into the right outcome – his bluster, with a different Russian partner, just as easily could have led to nuclear conflagration as détente.
- The Truth Behind the Cold WarLots of people know something about the Cold War, but very few know what really is and why it really ended. In reality, it was a nasty affair with both USA and the USSR doing everything in their power to stay on top, but only one would remain.
- Henry Kissinger and the Positive Outcomes of DetenteDiscussion of the positive outcomes of Detente with China and the Soviet Union
- The Origins of the Cold Warthis article discusses the debate over the origins of the Cold War.
- 400 Meters: Men's National RecordsList of men's national records for 400 meters (outdoor) as of December 31, 2010.
Public Opinion and the Fall of CommunismThe post World War II world entered into a Cold War as a result of a major schism between eastern and western powers, the United States and the Soviet Union.- Cold War Ideology and PoliciesThe United States and the Soviet Union fought as allies in World War II for one reason, they had a common enemy. Both countries wanted Nazi Germany to be defeated, but their reason for attaining a victory had its differences.
- How World War II Set the Stage for the Cold WarAn article about how the decisions made by Roosevelt and Stalin at the end of World War II set the stage for the Cold War.
- Russian Nuclear DiplomacyWith Global Zero, the world enters a new nuclear diplomacy era.
March 11: Mikhail Gorbachev's Reign of the Soviet Union BeganThis day in 1985 marked Mikhail Gorbachev's ascent to preside as leader of the USSR. In essence, Gorbachev became the Soviet Union's greatest reformer and the nation's final demise.- The United States: A Power HouseThrough military intervention and deployments, the U.S. has been able to create a safe, democratic, prosperous world for its own American citizens at the risk of nuclear war and the destruction of other nations.
Economic Collapse of the Communist Soviet EmpireAfter defeat in the Afghan War, the Soviet economy became so feeble that it could not sustain the grandeur of the monumental empire that led to its crack in 1991.- Churchill's Speech at Westminster on March 5,1946Churchill uses his experience to warn the world of the next war that would take place.
- Book Review: Dawning of the Cold War by Randall Woods and Howard JonesA book review of Dawning of the Cold War, written by Randall Woods and Howard Jones. Published in 1991 by University of Georgia Press, the book argues the United States reacted solely as a reactionary force in the years leading up to the Cold War.
Watching the Soviet Union Collapse FirsthandAs a young man I patrolled the border between the Soviet Union and Norway. From my position in the extreme north I got a first person perspective on a key moment in history.- Short and Long Term Effects of the Collapse of the Soviet Eastern BlocAn analysis of the short and long term effects of the collapse of the Soviet Union's Eastern Bloc on world politics and economics.
- Causes of the Cold WarThe Cold War was not a declared war or an armed conflict. It took place on a diplomatic, geopolitical, ideological and economic level only and this is why it was called "Cold".
- The Fear of Communism in the United States: Fuel on the Fire of Foreign PolicyAn examination of the role the United States' fear of communism played during the beginning of the cold war and its impact on foreign policy decisions.
- Which Party Deserves the Blame for the Cold War?The Cold War, arguably one of the most devastating conflicts in history, has warranted fingers being pointed every which direction. But who really deserves the blame?
All Major Problems that Affected Soviet Union Also Affect United States TodayUnited States did not have any serious national introspection when its rival for hegemony collapsed. It thus found itself trapped in a very Soviet ideological bubble and economic difficulty.- Josef Stalin and His Economical Impact on the Soviet UnionJosef Stalin had a major influence on the rise of communism, and he had a major economical impact on the Soviet Union.
- European Socialism:Here is an analysis of the meteoric rise and tragic fall of the Bolsheviks in Russia and the Nazis in Germany.
Remembering America's "Youngest Ambassador," Samantha SmithAugust 25 will mark 23 years since the death of Samantha Smith. Killed in a plane crash at age 13, the Maine native was known because of her letter to Soviet leader Yuri Andropov in 1982.- The Belligerents of the Cold WarWas the Soviet Union or the United States to blame for the Cold War? An overview examining fine details of the Cold War.
- How Foreign Policies by Western Nations Affected Future Relations with the Soviet UnionHey, doesn't the title along tell you what this article is about?
- The American Right and RussiaMy primary motivation for this article is to counter the myriad misconceptions put forth by the American right about Russia and the former Soviet Union.
- The USSR from an Inside / Outside Perspective: My ImpressionsMy personal reflections of the USSR, both from experience living in the late German Democratic Republic (East Germany) and growing up in the United States.
- History in a Nutshell: The Truman Doctrine, the Marshall Plan, the Cold War and the Collapse of the Soviet UnionRead all about how the plans to rebuild Europe after WWII led to World War III.
- China and the USSR: A Tale of Two CommiesIf Communism was defeated, then why is the most populous country in the history of the world still practicing it? A look at why Communism failed in the Soviet Union but lives on China. And remember: Communism as practiced should not be confused with Marxist theory.
- Athens and America: Parallels in the Modern WorldThis paper examines parallels between the period following the Persian War, dominated by Athens and Sparta, and the period following the Second World War, or the Cold War period, dominated by the United States and the Soviet Union.
- What If Adolf Hitler Defeated the Soviet Union in World War II?This is an alternative history speculating what would happen following a German victory over Russia in World War II.
- Ronald Reagan and the Role of American Conservatism in Ending the Cold WarI contend that the historical record bears true the argument that Ronald Reagan played a major role in ending the Cold War. Reagan accomplished this by embarking on an ambitious program of political, economic, and rhetorical assault on the Soviet Union.
- 'Civilization: The West and the Rest' By Niall FergusonFerguson traces the rise and fall of many powerful civilizations and then compares the similarities of how they rose and why they failed with the current decline of the modern west - which includes the United States.
- 10 Ways to Realize Hidden OpportunitiesThe problem with opportunity is, it is often hard to find and even harder to harness. Unless you're naturally good at it, finding and capitalizing on opportunity needs to be a deliberate focus.
"Do You Hear What I Hear?" is a Christmas Carol and a Prayer for PeaceNoel and Gloria Regney wrote "Do You Hear What I Hear?", a timeless Christmas prayer for peace, during the Cuban Missile Crisis in the Cold War.- Army Intelligence Officer's Travels in LOOKING for TROUBLEMilitary analyst Ralph Peters' recounting of the the people he met on his travels in Gorbachev's Soviet Union, Pakistan, South America, Asia, and other world hotspots
Stalin's Revenge, or Why America is Losing the Cold War Two Decades After it EndedThe Cold War and the civil rights movement is the genesis for most of our current economic and political problems. Our own success at defeating the Soviet Union has left us paralyzed to fix our own crippled economy.
The April Conspiracy: How America was Fooled About How the Moon Race EndedA soon to be published book entitled "The April Conspiracy: How America was Fooled About How the Moon Race Ended" has an explosive revelation that answers a question that has haunted space enthusiasts ever since the end of the Apollo program.
The War of the DandelionsAfter battling dandelions for years, with limited success, I began to think that they could be a secret biological weapon that was released on the United States by the old Soviet Union.
