The End of the Cold War

The End of the Cold War

This course explores the pivotal period of the late Cold War, focusing on Mikhail Gorbachev's 'New Thinking' and its profound impact on Eastern Europe from 1989 to 1991. Learners will gain insight into the reforms, popular movements, and key events that led to the dismantling of Soviet control and the eventual collapse of the Soviet Union, fundamentally reshaping the global political landscape.