Analyse the Soviet intervention in Afghanistan within the broader triangular relationship among China, the Soviet Union, and the United States during the Cold War.

Introduction The Soviet intervention in Afghanistan (December 1979–February 1989) was one of the defining geopolitical events of the late Cold War, profoundly transforming the strategic balance in Asia and reshaping the triangular relationship among the Soviet Union, the United States, and the People's Republic of China. What initially appeared as a regional intervention to preserve … Continue reading Analyse the Soviet intervention in Afghanistan within the broader triangular relationship among China, the Soviet Union, and the United States during the Cold War.

Debate whether the Sino–Russian schism represents a case study in the primacy of national interest over ideological solidarity in international relations. Assess the implications of the Sino–Russian split for the future of socialist internationalism and the unity of the communist movement globally.

The Sino–Russian Schism: National Interest, Ideological Discord, and the Fate of Socialist Internationalism IntroductionThe Sino–Russian split of the late 1950s and 1960s stands as one of the most dramatic ruptures in the history of international communism. What began as a partnership between the Soviet Union and the newly established People’s Republic of China — anchored … Continue reading Debate whether the Sino–Russian schism represents a case study in the primacy of national interest over ideological solidarity in international relations. Assess the implications of the Sino–Russian split for the future of socialist internationalism and the unity of the communist movement globally.