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The New Cold War

Published: Sep. 5, 2023

Author
Calder Walton (On Leave)

Overview

The Cold War started earlier than we think — and maybe never ended at all. Historian Calder Walton says understanding the US-Soviet conflict prepares us for this era of tensions with Russia and China.

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Walton, Calder. “The New Cold War.” Today Explained, September 5, 2023

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Author

Calder Walton (On Leave)

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