How Henry Kissinger’s Catastrophes and Triumphs Changed the World
Plain English with Derek Thompson
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Diplomatic Balancing: U.S. Strategies in the Cold War
This chapter explores U.S. foreign policy towards the Soviet Union during Kissinger's era, using 'Oppenheimer' as a lens to discuss nuclear weapon fears. It evaluates the diplomatic strategies employed to reduce tensions post-Cuban Missile Crisis and assesses the effectiveness of these efforts in navigating the complexities of U.S.-Soviet relations.
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