Gorbachev’s Economic Challenges: Restructuring the Soviet Economy
Mikhail Gorbachev, the last leader of the Soviet Union, faced a multitude…
The Cold War Era: USSR Military Spending in the 1980s
The Cold War era, spanning from the end of World War II…
The High Cost of the Soviet Afghan War
The Soviet Afghan War, which spanned from December 1979 to February 1989,…
Perestroika’s Impact on the Afghan War
Perestroika, a term that translates to "restructuring," was a pivotal policy introduced…
Stinger Missiles: Impact on Soviet Helicopters
Stinger missiles, officially known as the FIM-92 Stinger, represent a significant advancement…
The Impact of the 1980s Oil Price Crash on the Soviet Union
The 1980s oil price crash marked a significant turning point in global…
The Ruble’s Decline: Understanding the Loss in Value
The Russian ruble has experienced significant fluctuations in value over the past…
Salang Tunnel: Supply Bottleneck Threatens Connectivity
The Salang Tunnel stands as a critical artery for connectivity in Afghanistan,…
The Economic Factors Behind the Soviet Union’s Collapse
The collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991 marked a significant turning…
The Logistics Failure of the Soviet Afghan War
The Soviet Afghan War, which spanned from 1979 to 1989, marked a…