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The Progressive Commentary Hour 9.17.24

Progressive Commentary Hour

CHAPTER

After the Cold War: Russia's Missed Opportunities

This chapter examines the end of the Cold War, focusing on Gorbachev's efforts towards a peaceful Russia through policies like Perestroika and Glasnost. It critiques the Western exploitation of Russia's vulnerability, highlighting the failures of financial interventions that worsened the situation for ordinary Russians. The chapter further raises concerns about U.S. financial support to foreign leaders amid allegations of corruption and highlights the troubling implications of America's national debt and imperial ambitions.

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