Tag: Cold War
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What has led to the downfall of the USSR
The collapse of the Soviet Union was one of the most decisive events of the twentieth century. It ended the Cold War, dissolved a superpower, and reshaped the map of Eurasia. Yet more than thirty years later, the question of why the USSR fell still provokes debate. Countless explanations exist—some emphasize dissidents, others point to…
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Alternate European Orders in Cold War and post-WWII games
The Cold War defined the fate of Europe. Yet, although real history produced NATO, the Warsaw Pact, and a fragile balance of neutral states, this outcome was not inevitable. Instead, the order of the continent was the product of choices, compromises, agreements, and accidents. Alternate-history games explore these uncertainties, offering players the chance to imagine…