Throughout the period of 1917 to 1941 the majority of the many changes in soviet foreign policy were not results of pre-determined ideology, but rather a pragmatism that resulted from the varying situations. ... The Spanish civil war caused uncertainties for the Soviet Union as they were unable to fully support the rebelling socialists due to their foreign policy and the necessity of an alliance with the British. ... Throughout the Period of 1917 to 1942 Soviet Foreign Policy changed its direction many times, however the incentive to do so was continually the result of practically and pragmati...

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