The Kremlin's Cold War bid for global power
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Stalin's Strategic Diplomacy and the Cold War Onset
Exploring Stalin's post-Second World War plans, this chapter delves into the Soviet Union's rise as a superpower and its nuanced approach that led to the Cold War. It also examines the role of China in Soviet policymaking decisions, detailing the breakdown of the alliance and the ideological clashes that fueled a significant split.
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