E207 - The Sino-Soviet Split, Pt. 2 w/ Jeremy Friedman
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Soviet Strategies in the Third World
This chapter explores the Soviet Union's ambitions to promote socialism in post-colonial countries through economic aid during the early 1960s. It examines the shift in foreign aid from large-scale projects to military and political support as tensions arose in the late Cold War, particularly during the Vietnam War. Additionally, the chapter highlights the diverging foreign policies of the Soviets and Chinese, showcasing their contrasting approaches toward anti-imperialism and economic assistance.
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