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China's Foreign Policy: Complete Series + Bonus Content (1949-Today)

The Socialist Program with Brian Becker

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The Historical Context of the Korean War

This chapter discusses the historical context leading up to the outbreak of the Korean War in June 1952. It explores how the division of Korea after World War II and the presence of Japanese colonial forces set the stage for the conflict. The chapter also highlights the power dynamics between the United States and the Soviet Union, and the struggle between U.S. imperialism and the communists in Korea.

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