Mikhail Bakhtin

How did the Cold War affect the breakup of Yugoslavia? After the end of the Cold War, Yugoslavia lost its strategic importance it once had when it was a neutral territory lying in between the two blocs. The collapse was caused by the diminishing support from both the United States (US) and the Soviet Union (USSR) who no longer competed to strengthen their influence over Yugoslavia and the ongoing downfall of their economy and socio-political stability. Yugoslavia was created after the First…

Thatcher’s Lasso Words ring in the air, statements pound like the hoofs of a racing horse, and passion possess the audience's soul throughout Margaret Thatcher’s eulogy for president Ronald Reagan. The former prime minister of Great Britain (and close friend of Ronald Reagan), reflects on the memories left behind by a great man. Margaret Thatcher wrote an awe-inspiring eulogy while effectively using pathos, ethos, and diction. Initially, Thatcher uses excellent pathos to create an emotional…

The biggest de-escalation of the Cold War happened in the late 1980s and was made of serendipity, if not outright luck. The unlikely combination of United States President Ronald Reagan and USSR Head of State Mikhail Gorbachev, two devoted nationalist respectively, created the perfect storm for easing of tensions between the longtime enemies. By addresses each leaders individual personalities, early encounters, and collaborations, we can see the major impact Reagan and Gorbachev’s relationship…

Transformation: Mikhail Gorbachev Leadership in the Soviet Union contained several dimensions of complexities. To significantly change the political system from its former Communist style leadership, the Soviet Union required a dedicated, intelligent, and compassionate leader. Paving the pathway towards building a free society would not happen overnight; rather, it would take years to refine and develop. Transforming the Soviet Union in the late 20th century presented challenges for Mikhail…

George H.W Bush promised that there would be no new taxes, but as the national debt increased, Bush called for new taxes and urged people to reduce spending. This outraged many conservatives and people who had voted for him in hopes of lower taxes. As a result of the soaring tax rates, the economy fell into a recession in 1981. Unemployment rates went up and many businesses went bankrupt. I don’t think Bush handled this well at all. He broke the promise that got him the presidency to millions of…

President Ronald Reagan’s anti-liberal stance sparked a “conservative realignment” led by the “religious Right.” (pg. 1173-1174) More religious conservatives advanced their political agenda based off of faith and religion, taking over radio and television stations, organizing anti-liberal “mega churches,” and operating entire schools and universities. (pg. 1174) In 1979, religious conservative Reverend Jerry Falwell created a group titled the “Moral Majority,” a campaign that reflected the…

Thus, with every passing year, the contemporary popular music of the Seventies strayed away from the “counterculture” themes folk and early rock n roll endorsed. In part, geopolitical issues weren’t as pressing, but the tragedy at the Altamont Free Concert combined with Charles Manson’s murder spree largely brought an end to “hippie culture”. Disco, Funk, Country, and the early stirrings of Hip Hop took became the new music, and tended to focus attention on domestic politics and race. The war…

Ronald Reagan was the fortieth president of the United States in the year of 1981, amid one the greatest discordances in American history, The Cold War. The Cold War was a warring period between US-led western powers and the communist, Soviet Union. Throughout the Cold War, The Soviet Union was rapidly gaining european territories and increasing the power of communism throughout the eastern hemisphere. As tensions between the nations grew to an all time high, an arms race begun. The United…

President Reagan revived military programs that Carter had cut, as well as restart the arms race (Schultz, 2013). His efforts would restart the Cold War. Reagan would provide financial aid to developing anticommunist countries, such as El Salvador, which would become known as the Reagan Doctrine. During this time the Soviet Union’s economy had begun to collapse. This was the beginning of the end of the Cold War. In 1980 s series of strikes were staged by shipworkers in Poland. These strikes…

I’m not built for ballet. My frame is well suited for soccer and other sports that involve strong legs. But I love ballet. At young age, I excelled at swimming and was even offered a spot on the local team but it wasn’t for me. I joined soccer but the schedule was grueling. I still wanted ballet. One day my mom was walking by the store Fat Albert and turned into the wrong door. That wrong turn changed my life. My mom had accidentally walked into the dance studio that became my second home…