Soviet Control and American Influence

This chapter explores the complexities of Soviet control over Eastern Europe during the Cold War, highlighting the financial support the USSR provided to maintain its satellite regimes. It contrasts this with American geopolitical strategies, illustrating how the U.S. cultivated relationships with capitalist states and provided support for emerging markets to counteract communism. The discussion also examines the interplay between American capitalists and state policies, revealing a dynamic where government actions sometimes diverged from the immediate interests of capitalism for long-term stability.