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  • What was the Big Stick policy?

    What was the Big Stick policy?

    “Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far” was Theodore Roosevelt’s motto for dealing with other countries.

  • Why did the Soviet Union collapse?

    Why did the Soviet Union collapse?

    For much of the 20th century, the Soviet Union was a superpower that held sway over a vast chunk of Europe and Asia. So why did it suddenly disintegrate in 1991?