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Regions: Middle East
Middle East In 1946, Truman had to threaten to send warships to the Mediterranean to compel the Soviets to remove troops from Iran. Thus began the Cold War struggle in the Middle East. Since this region provided Western economies with … Continue reading
Nasser
Nasser 1954-1970 One of the giants in the Pan-Arab movement, Gamal Abdel Nasser rose to power through military coup. Attempting to steer an independent course during the Cold War, he provoked western governments by accepting Soviet aid, and nationalizing commercial … Continue reading
Annotated Game #1: Late War
This is Part III of a three-part series. Part I, the Early War, can be found here; Part II, the Mid War, can be found here.
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Annotated Game #1: Mid War
This is Part II of a three-part series. Part I, the Early War, can be found here; Part III, the Late War, can be found here.
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Annotated Game #1: Early War
This is an analysis of a game against a strong opponent where the US emerges triumphant despite poor luck and no influence adjustment. Contrary to popular opinion, it is my firm belief that between experienced players, the Deluxe Edition of … Continue reading
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Comecon
Comecon 1949–1991 The Council for Mutual Economic Assistance (COMECON) was founded in reaction to the allure of the Marshall Plan to the Soviet satellites in Eastern Europe. While very loosely organized and dominated by the Soviets in its early years, … Continue reading
Arab-Israeli War
Arab-Israeli War 1948–49, 1956, 1967, 1968-1970, 1973, 1982 The State of Israel was virtually born of war. After the end of the British mandate, Israel was thrust into conflict with its Arab neighbors. Israel prevailed in all such wars, excepting … Continue reading
Romanian Abdication
Romanian Abdication 1947 King Michael I, a westernized monarch, was forced to abdicate his throne at gunpoint. Romania was thereafter declared a democratic socialist republic. After the death of its first communist leader, Gheorghiu-Dej, Romania was ruled by Nicolae Ceausescu, … Continue reading
Korean War
Korean War 1950–53 Sparked by a North Korean invasion across the 38th parallel, the Korean War would be the first war sanctioned by the United Nations. There were 15 nations beyond the US and South Korea with combat forces attempting … Continue reading
Blockade
Blockade 1948–49 The Soviets attempted to increase pressure on the Western allies to dissuade them from creating an independent “West” German government in their zones. The primary pressure point was a blockade of West Berlin. In response, the UK and … Continue reading
Twilight Strategy 