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New Secrets From the Cold War and Lessons for Cold War II With China

Geopolitics Decanted by Silverado

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Unveiling Cold War Myths: Cuban Missile Crisis Revisited

This chapter debunks myths surrounding the first Cold War, focusing on the Cuban Missile Crisis and highlighting Khrushchev's fears as a key factor for placing nuclear weapons in Cuba. It explores strategic decisions, unequal treatment concerns, and the role of credibility in the face of potential American invasion, shedding new light on this pivotal moment in history.

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