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The Cold War has dominated the international scene since 1945, and the causes of the Cold War are still relevant in today’s 21st century. Understanding this half century conflict and recognizing its legacy may help us avoid some conflict in the future. So let’s take a look at history and see what we can discover.  You can listen to Cold War Studies podcast on The Causes of … [Read more...] about America, Russia, and the Cold War: A Pre Cold War Timeline and Podcast

At the end of our last podcast on Causes of the Cold War, I mentioned that America had just dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima and that the Soviets were responding by pushing forward with an effort to produce their own atomic weapons. In other words, the arms race was on. In this podcast -- at least at the beginning of the lecture -- we'll be focusing more on the threat of … [Read more...] about COLD WAR BEGINNINGS: A PODCAST

To listen to the Causes of the Cold War podcast, click here. The Cold War has dominated the international scene since 1945, and the causes of the Cold War are still relevant in today's 21st century. This podcast will help us understand the Cold War's legacy and its residuals. This understanding may help us avoid some some conflict in the future. Below are some highlights … [Read more...] about CAUSES OF THE COLD WAR: A PODCAST

LISTEN TO OUR NEW PODCAST: NSC-68 (1948-1950) HERE Cold War Studies is excited to bring you our most recent podcast, the fourth in a series based on AMERICA, RUSSIA, AND THE COLD WAR  by Walter LaFeber. Our last podcast ended with Truman arguing that the Marshall Plan was not enough to prevent Europe from sliding into the Soviet camp. Nevertheless, the Americans were … [Read more...] about NSC-68 (1948-1950): A PODCAST