The Soviet Union strategic decision was to expand communism not only on the European continent but as well as across the international system. This was apparent following the West intervention in the Russian Civil War that the Soviet Union would support communist revolutionary groups advocated for an overthrow of Western liberal capitalist regimes and established a communist state. In phase I (1917-1941) and phase III (1945-1985)‚ the Soviet Union would attempt to undermine Western regimes‚ through
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hear some western leaders talk‚ you would think that history began with Gorbachev. His role is undeniable- Glasnost‚ Perestroika‚ the acceptance of the principle that each member of the Warsaw Pact is free to arrange its own internal affairs” (47). After years of hard line communist leaders‚ the Soviet Union itself felt the need for more economic and social reforms. Shortly after coming to power in March of 1985‚ Mikhail Gorbachev and his government began to implement the policies of Glasnost (Openness)
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went underground‚ and the rebellious Poles organized their own civil society‚ separate from the Communist government and its edicts. In 1985‚ the assumption of power in the Soviet Union by a reformer‚ Mikhail Gorbachev‚ paved the way for political and economic reforms in East Central Europe. Gorbachev abandoned the “Brezhnev Doctrine” — the Soviet Union’s policy of intervening with military force‚ if necessary‚ to preserve Communist rule in the region. Instead‚ he encouraged the local Communist leaders
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The Cold War was a shocking and controversial event‚ which is still being discussed today. It is necessary to search the many reasons why it started and how. While the ’why’ or ‘what happened’ is still being argued out over time the ’what’ is very clear. One of the main reasons of the Cold War was that there were huge differences in the way that the East and West were led and as many know disagreements usually lead to conflict. The Truman Doctrine of 1947 is believed to be the start of the Cold
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some she would agree with others vehemently not. Welcoming then-Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev to London‚ she extended a hand and said‚ “To make sure there is no misunderstanding between us – I hate Communism.” Still she would use her shrewd insights to guide nations. Colin Powell has observed that Thatcher’s measure of Gorbachev gave the U.S. encouragement about the prospects of dealing with the Kremlin.“I like Mr. Gorbachev. We can do business together‚” Thatcher said. While she could indeed be rigid
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Virginia Torres Instructor T. Gaunt History of the U.S May 10‚ 2014 Beginning and end the Cold War The cause of the Cold War is debatable. Because the Cold War doubles as a conflict between two countries‚ the USA and the USSR‚ and between two ideologies‚ Capitalism and Communism. Several different causes can be suggested for the start of the Cold War. During the war‚ there was a mutual understanding between the two nations‚ which however began to evaporate soon after the war. Difference in
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the government. Reformers and dissidents wanted opposition parties and multiparty elections. Eastern Europe’s repressive governments suppressed any anti-Communist rebellions and criticisms of the government. In 1985‚ Soviet Union President Mikhail Gorbachev introduced his reform of glasnost‚ or openness. This allowed citizens of Eastern Europe to voice their opinions on the party and government. Eastern Europe suffered from many economic problems. Many countries owed debt to Western nations
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was seen in a democratic government which began a slow process of democratization that destabilized Communist control. After 1990 elections‚ Gorbachev was faced with many political pressures which in turn sped up the process of his resignation. On December 25‚ 1991‚ the Soviet flag was taken down and replaced by the Russian flag that flies today. Gorbachev resigned as president and on December 26‚ 1991‚ The Soviet Union
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The cold war was waged on political‚ economic‚ and propaganda fronts. It was only limited recourse to weapons. A huge split had happened between the Soviet Union and china in the 1960s and spread over the years‚ destroying the unity of the communist. An internal cause of the collapse of the Soviet Union is American fear of communist attack. Because America was so afraid of the Domino effect (communism spreading)‚ the stood up to communist regimes. Another internal cause of the collapse of the Soviet
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signed an agreement in 1987‚ which eliminated short ranged nuclear missiles. Soon after‚ Reagan spoke at the Berlin Wall (a large symbol of communism) in Germany. During his speech he challenged Soviet leader‚ Mikhail Gorbachev‚ to tear the wall down. About two and a half years later‚ Gorbachev gave permission to the people of Berlin to dismantle the wall. Reagan was re-elected to the White House in the election of 1984. He blew out his opponent‚ Walter Mondale‚ by an absolute landslide. Reagan won
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