Eastern Suburbs

In other words, the image of Hitler was seen by the people of Germany as a unifying factor designed to pursue German nationalism and the reestablishment of Germany as a leading German power following the devastation that visited Germany in the aftermaths of World War I. Thus, Gurian in 1945 utilized an approach to history that was parallel to that of Kershaw who was writing in 1987. Although these two historians were separated by over 42 years, they both realized that nationalism was a vehicle…

The 1940’s are an important time in American history, not only because the country participated in WWII, but because of all the changes that came around because of the war. New organizations were formed, laws were passed, the country got a new president, and the United States almost engaged in war with the Soviet Union. The changes that occurred in this decade were the start of a new era. The domestic and foreign policies of the United States in the 1940’s helped to shape the world into what it…

The reason for the building of the Berlin Wall and the impact on Germany, Berlin and other places, the problems created by the Soviet Union for the people and the restrictions of several human rights and freedom will prove that the era of the Berlin Wall was indeed problematic for the people in different areas. The problems created by the Soviet Union will prove that the era of the Berlin Wall was indeed problematic for people from many different areas. Due to the problems created by the Soviet…

After World War II, the United States and the Soviet Union emerged as the two great powers, creating a bipolar international stage. After the end of the war, the realist interpretation reigned dominant among other international relations theories. In the 1970’s, the middle of the cold war, realist theory expanded, creating structural realism (neorealism). Though realist theory cannot be applied to explain everything that happens in international politics, it can very well be used to explain…

During most of the twentieth century, two World Wars, the Cold War, the rivalry of two Super Powers, the ‘ideologization’ of International Affairs and military confrontation have made diplomacy a subsidiary instrument of power politics and ideology. As a result, diplomacy has very often executed the "dance of death." The end of the Cold War has radically changed the international political scene. Moreover, today we are facing the shift of the civilizational paradigm, which affects not only the…

Communism and Capitalism are ideologies that had torn the world into two halves, steered by the United States of America (USA) and the United Soviet State of Russia (USSR). Both of these countries used mediums of propaganda to build up patriotic morale while creating a sense of panic, fear, distrust and hatred towards the opposing country. This division has come to be known as the Cold War. This essay will outline the various means of propaganda distribution, and some of the effects caused by…

Security Dilemma has been one of the core concepts of international relations theory since the past fifty years or so as it has played an important role in explaining the major events in the world such as World War 1 or the cold war. It looks into the problem of states going into war even though they do not desire to only because they feel insecure or threatened by the actions of another state. This term looks into the dynamics of relationships between countries and how lack of communication…

Remarks at the brandenburg gate Ronald Reagan in his persuasive speech, “Tear down this wall”,(June 12, 1987); Ronald Reagan suggests,”Es gibt nur ein Berlin. [There is only one Berlin.]”, Ronald Reagan is strongly stating that there is only one Berlin, he says it in German, which is a pathos, he uses it because it is the native language of the area which he spoke at. Ronald Reagan uses diction, ethos and a understanding tone, one which he feels what the people want and therefore addresses the…

This investigation aims to discuss the extent to which Tito-Stalin split in 1948 created new type of communism or “Titoist” communism. It will mostly focus on Yugoslav policy between the Second World War and the Tito-Stalin split, (1945-1948), the Yugoslav policy after Tito-Stalin split and consequences of that split. The research question that this study will seek to answer is “To what extent it can be said that Tito-Stalin split in 1948 created ‘Titoist’ communism?” I chose this question…

“Frost transforms a personal event into a shared experience and, in the process, unveils the hidden continuities that bind humanity.”(Hass) The 20th and 21st centuries were eventful times that shaped the lives of many Americans. During this era, the world underwent new technological advancements and was witness to two world wars. People all around suffered through events such as, The Great Depression, The Holocaust, and The Cold War. Nations competed against each other to be the first to explore…