259. Eastern Europe & “The Great Betrayal” (Ep 4)
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Negotiating Power: Churchill and Stalin at Yalta
This chapter examines the contrasting negotiation styles of Churchill and Stalin during the Yalta Conference, highlighting Churchill's verbose tactics versus Stalin's succinct effectiveness. It explores the underlying tensions surrounding the establishment of the United Nations and Roosevelt's struggle to balance Soviet demands with maintaining alliances. The narrative captures the complexities of wartime diplomacy, focusing on the strategic maneuvering among these pivotal leaders and the implications of their decisions for global power dynamics.
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