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03 | Why the Cold War still matters — The fall of an empire

03 | Why the Cold War still matters — The fall of an empire

Update: 2019-11-02

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How did a committed communist become an accidentally revolutionary Soviet leader? Take a closer look at the leadership of Mikhail Gorbachev and discover how his approach to economic and political reform opened up a Pandora's box of free speech and criticism. Find out how Gorbachev earned himself a seat at the negotiating table with the West and learn why he was no longer willing to hold on to empire by force

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03 | Why the Cold War still matters — The fall of an empire

03 | Why the Cold War still matters — The fall of an empire

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