
How Stalin Tried to Prevent World War II w/ Michael Jabara Carley
Actually Existing Socialism
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Soviet Diplomacy: Alliances and Isolation
This chapter explores the early international relations of the Soviet Union from 1917 to the 1930s, focusing on Stalin's efforts to form alliances against Nazi Germany. It highlights the challenges historians faced in accessing Soviet archives and the complexities of diplomatic failures during this era. The discussion emphasizes the role of foreign interventions and the lasting impact of imperialistic motivations on Soviet-Western relations.
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