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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.
How Perestroika and Glasnost Changed Europe and the WorldGlasnost, perestroika, and the fall of the Berlin Wall documented. Mikhail Gorbachev's contribution to the disintegration of the Soviet bloc and the rise of democracy in Eastern Europe also included.
A Lesson from Mikhail GorbachevAn analysis of a speech by the former leader of the Soviet Union.- Mikhail GorbachevA short overview of Gorbachev's perestroika, which helped to change the USSR in the late 1980s.
- Breakfast with Young, Rich, Unmarried French Guy. Interested?At 32 years, this charming man brought Vuitton a new breath. He came with bold ideas, the freshness of his years and the desire to prove that he is not an "heir", but a man who takes part, every day, at the brand development.
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 20th Anniversary of the Fall of the Berlin Wall20 years ago today, the Berlin Wall fell. Many world leaders, past and present attended the event, and have been praised for their efforts to bring down the wall; but there's one man who wasn't mentioned at all at the event... Ronald Reagan.
- Ending the Cold War: Ronald ReaganHow did Ronald Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev end the Cold War within five years?
- The Fall of the Soviet UnionA factual account and analysis of the Gorbachev era of the USSR and the transition into Yeltsin's election as first President of Russia.
Ronald Reagan: True Hero of AmericaAs the United States and the Soviet Union emerged as dominant, and opposing, forces in the 1980's, America itself was experiencing an economic recession, while simultaneously, the image of the American democracy was being tarnished.- The Makings of a Foreign Diplomat: Soviet Union / Russian LeadersMany have questioned who was a better leader and foreign diplomat for the country. I profiled Mikail Gorbachev, Boris Yeltsin, and Vladimir Putin all prominent leader of Russia over the past 25 years.
- Remember the Real Gorbachev?Former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev recently claimed that he looked forward to a democratic Russia. This claim would represent a fundamental shift in Gorbachev's ideology and an abandonment of Marxism-Leninism.
- Mikhail Gorbachev: Changing the WorldThis paper examines the impact of Gorbachev's policies, specifically glasnost and perestroika, on the Soviet Union and the Eastern bloc countries that were part of the Soviet Empire.
- Arab Spring Spreads to MoscowIf her reporting is correct, does this not sound quite familiar?
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.- Words of Wisdom Wednesday (3/30/2011)Words of wisdom for those who love inspiration. This week, ten quotes from ten of the world's most influential leaders in world history.
- The Fall of the Berlin Wall...20 Years LaterNovember 9th, 1989 was one of those moments in world history when, in front of your eyes, you saw the world change.
- Lessons of History: Alcohol Laws, Perestroika & Unintended ConsequencesThe article is about the Russian version of Prohibition introduced by Mikhail Gorbachev.
