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Cold War effects on The History of America The Cold War was conflict between the two superpowers of the world, the United States of America and the Soviet Union. The war escalated due to antagonist principles between the United States, illustrating capitalism and democracy, and the Soviet Union, representing communism and authoritarianism. Due to the fact they were two dominant world powers after WWII, contention between the Americans and Soviets became a global problem. Further, the Cold War…

Peace, Progress, Prosperity: How President Eisenhower embodied the 1950s Amanda E. Suzzi Northern Arizona University As John J. Kennedy, an associate professor of political science at West Chester University of Pennsylvania and contributor to various news organizations, writes in his 2014 analysis of Pennsylvania Elections, “It’s not unusual for individuals or events to symbolize each passing decade. The 1960s were times when the twin forces of Civil Rights and Vietnam dominated the news. In…

endeavors. However, Bush also emphasized the fact that he and Kohl, the Prime Minister of West Germany, would push for German reunification. Bush and Kohl did this by convincing Gorbachev that it was vital for him to accept a reunified Germany into the NATO alliance. Moreover, in July 1990, Kohl and Gorbachev met and decided to take the road of co-operation. However, during the coup, the West remained passive. They did not bring armed forces into the coup, but instead recognized the coup as…

In the beginning of A Visit With the Folks, Russell Baker’s outlook on life seems somewhat grim. While he shows some enthusiasm for the memories he holds of his family, his tale starts off with a subconscious cloud of gloom and grief. He seems stressed, but also looks forward to reminiscing about his family for relaxation. By the end of his visit, he has a refreshed perspective on life. The story begins with his arrival at an old church, on a quest to visit the graves of his deceased family. He…

Role of Muammar Gaddafi in History Muammar Gaddafi is the colonel who ruled Libya for the longest time. He is considered one of the most unpredictable and appallingly intriguing leaders in Africa and in the Arab world. He presided over Libya, a desert republic with massive oil deposits and a total population of about six million people. Gaddafi had a poor family background. He was born 1942 in a rural area outside the town of Sire in the seats in western Libya. He had three sisters, and he was…

seen from Winston’s eyes. As a matter of fact, the plot setting is simply a fictitious version of mid-1950’s geopolitical map. Just as the actual history saw three spheres of influence dominate the world, namely the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), which was the unified West; the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR), comprising the Russian economic and military zones in eastern Europe and central Asia; and the far eastern nations led by regional powers such as Japan and China,…

ISIS have spread in northern Iraq and Syria. ISIS has also been inspired by the atrocities of the Syrian regime. The NATO countries have been inconsistent in their support…

Counter terrorism strategy against the ISIS/ISIL, I like make some recommendation that can prevent our society from the further destruction. In this typical issue, the U.S. strategy should focus on collective action, basically with nation states, peace leaders, multi-national organizations, and the United Nations. First, we should realize the fact that how ISIS has emerged. People joined the group because they were unhappy with the U.S. intervention in Iraq. They felt themselves as politically…

little room for imposing meaningful sanctions, and ties not bounded by a NATO alliance with Ukraine left military action improbable. In President Barrack Obama’s address to the Kremlin, he essentially echoed the ‘do little now and hope that Russia doesn’t act again’ response of the European Union, “An attack on one is an attack on all. So if, in such a moment, you ever ask again, ‘who will come to help,’ you’ll know the answer—the NATO alliance, including the armed forces of the United States of…

source of cover and protection. The US military had more advanced technical and tactical advantages than the enemy fighters. However, the cooler weather and foggy air coupled with the high altitude and rugged terrain made it extremely difficult for NATO forces to operate in the region. In January 2002, the US began compiling intelligence and building a battle plan. Weeks before the assault, elite Special Operations Forces conducted several reconnaissance missions in and around the valley without…