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Ronald Reagan's 1981 address articulates the United States' stance on Strategic Arms Reduction Talks with the Soviet Union amid Cold War tensions.
Pro-Russia protesters occupy a security building in Lugansk, demanding federal rights for Ukraine.
Putin's war in Ukraine raises fears of threats to Eastern Europe and NATO's response.
Vladimir Putin's rise to power over two decades is examined, highlighting the implications of his autocratic rule on global politics and the new Cold War.
By May 2017, 4,000 NATO personnel will be permanently stationed in the Baltics, marking the largest troop buildup since the Cold War.
More than half the population of Abkhazia fled during the 1992 separatist war with Georgia, yet celebrations erupted after Russia recognized its independence in 2008.
Russia's media faces tight control, distorting the truth about the war in Ukraine.
Taiwan faces rising tensions with China as the threat of invasion looms over the island.
Over 600,000 personnel make up Taiwan's armed forces, supported by U.S. military advisory efforts during the Cold War.
Over 900 people have died from the cold in Afghanistan during the harsh winter of 2008, as US troops continue operations in extreme conditions.
Fifty years after being separated by the Korean War, Moon Byung Ho meets his brother for a brief reunion amid thawing tensions between North and South Korea.
Nearly half of Donetsk's pre-war population of one million has fled as the city endures ongoing shelling and significant civilian damage.
Moscow accuses Kiev of planning a dirty bomb as Ukraine presses its counter-offensive.
Thousands pay homage to Kim Il Sung daily, reflecting the deep indoctrination and loyalty instilled by the North Korean regime.
President Trump’s policies raise concerns about global stability and nuclear threats from Russia and North Korea.
Thirty-eight Stasi listening devices were hidden in one person's home, creating an oppressive atmosphere of surveillance in East Germany.
The Bosnian Federation's military, once equipped with only eight tanks, now has over 100 tanks due to U.S. rearming efforts after the war.
Tensions rise as relations between superpowers China and the United States hit a new low.
1 million Vietnamese died during the war, which continues to shape the country's politics and economy 25 years after the fall of Saigon.
Putin wrote a 5,000-word essay arguing that Ukraine has always been part of Russia, reflecting his views on historical unity and national identity.
Fifteen nations participate in NATO, an alliance formed in 1949 to ensure collective defense and maintain peace among free countries.
Taiwan's defense budget reached a record high in 2024 as tensions with China escalate over the island's push for independence.
The video highlights the wind tunnels that made British aviation history over 40 years.
The U.S. and China face a complex dispute affecting trade, security, and global norms.
In El Salvador, survivors of the 1981 El Mozote massacre seek justice while the country confronts the ongoing implications of its violent past.
President Harry S. Truman warned Congress in 1950 that communism was spreading like an epidemic, urging immediate and resolute action.
There are 40,000 nuclear warheads in the inventories of the U.S. and the Soviet Union today, raising concerns about the potential for catastrophic climate effects.
Operation Ajax highlights the covert U.S. actions that influenced the 1953 Iranian coup, providing educators with resources for teaching foreign policy.
Henry Kissinger advises on U.S.-China relations and the need for restraint in American politics.
Huntsville, Alabama, becomes Rocket City through NASA and the Saturn 5 rocket program.
A large-scale nuclear attack on the United States could produce a patchwork pattern of fallout covering two-thirds of the nation.
The Soviet Union wins the Cold War space race with Sputnik and Laika, leaving Americans disheartened.
Richard Nixon's 1972 visit to China marked a significant shift in U.S. foreign policy, influencing the Cold War's conclusion and Taiwan's future.
The launch of Sputnik spurs the birth of the internet in America during the Cold War.
Yugoslavia's secret airbase, constructed during the Cold War, exemplifies innovative engineering and strategic military planning in a tense geopolitical landscape.
241 US marines died in a suicide bombing, a key event in the decades-long rivalry between Iran and America that began over oil in the 1950s.
Stalin's ruthless policies lead to millions of deaths and the worst man-made famine in history.
The Cuban missile crisis is examined in a webinar hosted by Retro Report and The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza, providing teaching resources on the Cold War.
Svetlana Stalin, daughter of Joseph Stalin, defected to the United States in 1967, where she held a press conference that drew significant public attention.
Oliver Stone's unit uncovered a hidden bunker where villagers were taking refuge, reflecting the chaos and moral confusion of the Vietnam War.
Operation Mincemeat, a World War II deception strategy, is examined alongside the role of rat poison in Cold War espionage tactics.
Veteran hosts share personal anecdotes and insights on patriotism from military heroes who served in conflicts such as World Wars, Korea, Vietnam, and the Gulf War.
Preparations for nuclear aggression in the Soviet Union during the Cold War involved strategies and technologies developed in response to threats from the United States and NATO.
Russia's recent nuclear threats have reignited Cold War tensions reminiscent of the Cuban Missile Crisis, highlighting ongoing geopolitical anxieties.
The anniversary of the Romanovs' murder raises questions for Vladmir Putin in Russia today.
Rudy and Ronnie share the personal stories behind their tattoos, connecting them to significant military conflicts and mysteries from World Wars to Vietnam.
The Manned Orbiting Laboratory captures high-resolution images of Soviet targets from space.
Mary Ross was the only female engineer at Lockheed Skunk Works, where she calculated the feasibility of ballistic missiles during the Cold War.
