But not all countries of the camp of the winners were able to conduct this fight, since suffered serious losses in economic terms. ... One result of the war was the US economic leap, predefined and adequate growth of their political ambitions in world politics, what mood prevailed in government circles of America B. ... Despite the fact that the war seriously affected the socio-economic situation of the country, it also gave a powerful impetus to the economic development of the eastern part, which has been difficult in peacetime. ... However, by 1945 the country was far from the pre-war econom...
In 1979 the United States begins covert aid to a guerrilla group known as the Mujahideen, in Afghanistan six months before the Soviet invasion; over the next decade the United States provides over three billion dollars in aid and training to the Mujahideen. 80s Ronald Reagan was elected President in 1980 his administration was responsible for the most drastic changes in U.S. government, social policy, and economic changes in half a century. ... Even before these closing events took place nearly all competition that was the basis for the Cold War had disappeare...
In this manner, the U.N. is deepening the economic marginalization of the worlds most vulnerable and impoverished nations. ... Issues such as nuclear insecurity, economic instability, overpopulation, climactic dislocation and natural destruction threaten humanity's future. ... As is defined in its charter, the UN aims to promote collective security throughout the world; advocate human rights and self-determination of peoples; achieve international co-operation in solving economic, social, cultural, and humanitarian problems; and function as a centre for co-ordination of all of these a...
But on the other hand kept the whole economic infrastructure, especially pipelines and communication, and moreover the network interconnections that Russia under Putin in the XXI century began to use to get back and rebuild at least substitutes of former territorial gains.5 Russia in the 90, under Yeltsin rein was weak state went through permanent crisis both economically and politically. ...
The Life and Death of Détente: Nixon, Carter, and Reagan, 1968-1988 "If we can learn to live together on these issues and work together and negotiate on these we may change the world. In the end, what it has to do with is the survival of the United States and with it, the chance of survival of civilization." -R. Nixon "I don't see why we need some fancy French word in dealing with the Russians; we already have a word for it- Cold War." --Golda Meir By 1972, the Soviet Union had built an arsenal of 1,500 intercontinental nuclea...
Introduction When I first sat down and researched into American exceptionalism I discovered an idea that was complex in not just its definition but also its understanding. I quickly learned I was researching something that spanned political, historical and religious backgrounds and tapped into the heart of the American attitude most recently seen in Obama's election victory speech of "yes we can".1 Despite this, the president recently appeared to be hesitant to proclaim views of support for exceptionalism. Asked by a reporter in Strasbourg, France, whether he subscribed, as his...
Known by the common person as an American defeat, the Vietnam War has scarred our country with past mistakes but necessary lessons learned. Although not technically a declared war, it was the longest conflict in the United States history. We failed to accomplish the goals we created in the beginni...