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Lessons from Soviet Foreign Policy with Sergey Radchenko

Russian Roulette

CHAPTER

The Quest for Prestige in Cold War Politics

This chapter examines the complexities of history writing regarding the Cold War, focusing on how the quest for recognition influenced Soviet foreign policy. It draws parallels between Russian aspirations for greatness and similar motivations in other nations, using literary references to explore the moral dilemmas faced by leaders in pursuit of power.

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