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The Soviet Union and Europe are linked through the geopolitical history of the Cold War, where the Soviet Union's expansionist policies prompted the formation of NATO to protect European nations [1] and served as a primary factor in shaping Europe's postwar political stability [2]. Furthermore, the collapse of the Soviet Union fundamentally redefined the geopolitical landscape of Europe [3].
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Transatlantic Trade, the Trump Disruption and the World ... - ECPS populismstudies.org 2 facts
accountThe North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) was formed in 1949 to cultivate a close military and security relationship among the United States, Canada, and European countries to deter Soviet aggression.
claimThe United States' policy goal in the postwar era was to create regional political and economic stability as a bulwark against Soviet expansion, thereby supporting democratic governments in Europe.
The Geopolitics of the Russian-Ukrainian War: Implications for Africa ... eu-opensci.org 1 fact
claimThe collapse of the Soviet Union and the end of the Cold War between 1989 and 1991 led to the current geopolitical configuration of Europe and mirrored the growth of American power (Lake, 2009).