To what extent was the development of the post-Stalin thaw in superpower relations between 1953 and 1962 the result of Khrushchev’s policy of ‘Peaceful Coexistence’? The post Stalin thaw‚ which occurred in the period between 1953 and 62’‚ refers to the more conciliatory approach employed by both the USSR and the USA which resulted in greater toleration and a less ‘hard line’ foreign policy. The thaw was perhaps a direct result of Stalin’s death as both sides saw an opportunity to ease tensions between
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the event‚ and the subsequent establishment of the world’s first Communist regime were immediately obvious‚ but also had continuing repercussions for decades. This essay will argue that although Lenin and Stalin seemed to have conflicting views‚ in reality they shared very similar policies; Stalin just took these policies to an extreme. There was a rather significant continuity between Lenin and Stalin’s policies on Political Control. When the Bolsheviks first came in to power Lenin banned Liberal
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“Stalin transformed Russia from a backward country into a great world power… but the cost was certainly exorbitant” (The Guardian newspaper‚ 6 March 1933) Discuss. After becoming leader of Russia‚ a country that by his accounts‚ ‘was 50 to 100 years behind advanced countries’ Joseph Stalin sought to enhance Russia quickly‚ before ‘being crushed by his opponents’ (Stalin‚ 1931) To make up the vast difference between the agrarian country he had‚ and the superpower he dreamt about‚ Stalin determined
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my judgement as it suggests that Stalin aimed to dominate Europe peacefully –he was determined and would even resort to diplomacy to achieve this goal. The overwhelming argument however is that Stalin was seeking security in the region and was seeking to protect his country from future invasion through his reactionary policies –such as creation of a buffer zone and keen intent to paralyze Germany‚ he was not seeking to expand territory. Source S argues that Stalin was open to discussion and I can
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mistakes were the main reason that Stalin came to power” How far do you agree with this statement? (24 Marks) There is an ongoing debate between historians as to whether Stalin’s rise to power was a result of Trotsky’s mistakes or other factors such as Stalin’s individual successes and/or individual genius. It is likely that Stalin came to power due to both of these factors. One major factor in Stalin coming to power‚ that wasn’t a Trotsky mistake‚ is the fact that Stalin held the position of secretary
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By what method’s does Napoleon consolidate his personal power? How does this relate to Stalin? Napoleon consolidate his personal power through propaganda‚ private army‚ and religion. Stalin which is a big figure of Russian Revolution centralized his authority in the same ways. George Orwell is trying to warn readers against abusing of propaganda‚ secret police or army‚ and religion in Russian Revolution by expressing Napoleon’s abuse in Animal Farm as a symbol of Stalin’s. George Orwell is cautioning
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Lydia Turner 10M Napoleon and Snowball are characters who represent Stalin and Trotsky. Explore the conflict between these two characters presented by Orwell in Animal Farm ‘Animal Farm’ is an allegory which presents George Orwell’s views on communism in the form of an anthropomorphic fable. The main characters are Snowball and Napoleon‚ who represent Trotsky and Stalin‚ are two opposing characters whose conflict is presented in a number of linguistic and structural ways. An example of this are
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Article - Asoke (Rocky) Mehera A Study of Political Ideological Background of Relationship between Chinese Authoritarian State and Embedded Pluralism of Feminist Activism in Post-Mao Era – Analysis from the Marxist Perspective The Field of Research/Topic of Investigation: The core issue of my research is to examine how the Chinese state‚ public policies and feminist organizations are having a great impact on feminist activism in China. I am going to analyse the Chinese state in terms of
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Stalin was more effective than any other ruler of Russia in the period 1855 – 1964 in dealing with opposition. How far do you agree? During the second half of the 1920s‚ Joseph Stalin set the stage for gaining absolute power by employing police repression against opposition elements within the Communist Party. The machinery of coercion had previously been used only against opponents of Bolshevism‚ not against party members themselves. The first victims were Politburo members Leon Trotskii‚ Grigorii
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“The easiest way to gain control of a population is to carry out acts of terror. The public will clamour for such laws if their personal security is threatened.” – Joseph Stalin Throughout man-kind‚ there have been countless situations where individuals have used power to gain control of others. By taking physical actions and using verbal speeches to gain population‚ people can effortlessly persuade others to fall into their trap. People who gain power of others physically‚ usually involve fighting
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