The Warsaw Pact: A Vehicle for Russian Imperialism?
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A 5 page discussion of the role of the 1955 Warsaw Pact in Russia's past and present imperialistic tendencies. Cautions that while the Warsaw Pact was dissolved with the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, Russian imperialism continues to present many concerns to world order. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPwarsaw.wps

THREE BATTLES THAT CHANGED MODERN HISTORY
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This 13-page paper describes the three battles commonly termed as the turning points in history: The Battle of Tsushima, the Battle at Stalingrad and the Battle at Dien Bien Phu. The paper disucsses the impact these fights had on both the players and the world. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: MTbathis.rtf

Transition from One Era to the Next
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A 5 page paper discussing ease of transition into the modern era. Russia and Japan share aspects of their histories that are quite similar. Japan’s culture is much older, of course, but both nations underwent similar struggles in entering the modern era. Of the two, Japan absolutely has been more successful in entering the modern era. Russia and now the other remains of the former Soviet Union struggle merely to retain order, while Japan’s efforts are focused on navigating through post-industrialism. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: KShistUSSRjapan.rtf

Trotsky
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A five page paper which looks at Trotsky's life, his involvement with the Bolshevik party and communism, and his historical importance on an international level. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: JLtrot.rtf

TRUMAN DOCTRINE AND U.S.-SOVIET RELATIONS
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This paper examines the negative impact that the Truman Doctrine, which advocated containment of comunism through military might, had on U.S. and Soviet Union relations. The paper discusses major events during the latter part of the 20th century that represented aggression between the two superpowers in supporting this topic. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: MTtrudoc.rtf

TRUMAN DOCTRINE, MARSHALL PLAN AND NATIONAL SECURITY ACT
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This paper examines the Truman Doctrine, the Marshall Plan and the National Security Act, and determines the impact of these on communism in the U.S.S.R. and relations between the U.S. and Soviet Union. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: MTmarpla.rtf

Tsarist Russia And Stalin Reign: Similar Governments
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6 pages in length. The writer discusses how tsarist Russia and Stalin's Reign were similar in form. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: TLCtsar.rtf

U.S. Reaction To Soviet Invasions Of Czechoslovakia And Afghanistan
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This 8 page report discusses and compares the similarities and differences between the Soviet's 1968 invasion of Czechoslovakia and the 1979 invasion of Afghanistan. The reaction of the U.S. in both circumstances is discussed, as well as reasons why the U.S. reacted differently in each situation. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Usreact.wps

Ukraine - Orange Revolution And After
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A 12 page paper that provides background and information about the Orange Revolution in Ukraine in 2004 immediately following the presidential election. The causes for this Revolution ware reported and discussed, including the fraud and attacks on Yushchenko. The essay also discusses some of the events that have happened in Ukraine since that time and where the country is politically today. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: PGornrv.RTF

US Intelligence Reports and the Collapse of the Soviet Union
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This 5 page paper provides an overview of the US intelligence reports that surrounded the collapse of the Soviet Union. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: MHSovDef.rtf

US-Soviet Foreign Relations / 1972 - 1991
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A 9 page paper covering the years 1972-1991 in US-Soviet relations. Paper is divided into 3 parts: 1972-1979; 1980-1985; 1985-1991. Bibliography lists12 sources.
Filename: Ussoviet.wps

Vladimir Putin and Boris Yeltsin
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An 8 page paper discussing the differences in the politics of Russia's first and second presidents. Putin is much younger than Yeltsin and more energetic, but there is evidence that there is little other difference. Putin campaigned on extensive reforms and gave hope to restoring law and order while reducing corruption, but one of his first acts as president was not to address any of the problems of the nation, but to order a raid on the offices of a publisher that had publicly criticized him. Putin headed the government between the time of Yeltsin's retirement and the next election. Aside from the great popular support and approval he enjoys, there is little different not than under Yeltsin. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: KSPutinYeltsin.wps

Walter LaFeber's "America, Russia, and the Cold War 1945-1990"
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A 7 page paper which examines and reviews the book "America, Russia, and the Cold War 1945-1990" by Walter LaFeber. The paper discusses some of LaFeber's points, and also discusses where some of his weak points are. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAlafebr.rtf

War and the Changes It Initiated in Russia (Now Russian Federation) & Yugoslavia: 1900-1980
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An 18 page paper which examines the social, economic and political repercussions of war in both countries. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: TGruswar.wps