Travel isn’t in the cards for me this summer, so I’m doing a Berlin Wall Trail Virtual (Walking) Challenge as my staycation getaway. I’ll give you all the details a bit later in case some of you need a 'staycation' activity too. In short, though, if you finish the challenge you'll get a finisher's medal and a digital certificate of completion. And along the way, you'll get … [Read More...]
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Biden and The Middle East: Black Gold Or Other National Security Concerns?
Is President Biden's trip to the Middle East all about oil or is it about other national security considerations? After reading many analyses, I've concluded that at … [Read More...]
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Cold War Beach Reads 2022
With a holiday weekend heading our way, it's time to think about beach reading. This summer I'm looking at books that inspired recent streaming shows, oldies but … [Read More...]
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It’s Time For A Cold War Roadtrip: Let’s Go
It’s finally summer and for at least some of us that means it’s a chance to get away. Why not jump start your adventures with a Cold War roadtrip? From missile sites and atomic tourism to the hippie trail, here are five ideas, three in the United States and … [Read More...]
The End of the Cold War: 1991-Gorbachev Resigns
Late 1990 and early 1991: Washington turns its focus toward the Gulf after Iraq invades Kuwait. Gorbachev becomes increasingly concerned about separatist movements and gives the head of the KGB permission to proceed violently. 1991: Gorbachev asks … [Read More...]
The End of the Cold War (1990): The Last Days of the USSR
1990 was an event filled year, culminating in the unification of East and West Germany, and the eastward expansion of NATO. Some of you may have been following the debate between those who feel Putin was threatened by NATO's expansion and those who say the … [Read More...]
