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Was there more tension during the cold war or now? [closed]
I was born shortly after the so called cold war ended. Now we are again with the two giants (Russia and USA) barking at each other. Is it now worse than then?
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What are the similarities and differences between the Cuba crises and today’s situation in Ukraine? [closed]
Today's situation in Ukraine reminds somewhat of the so called Cuba Crises of 1962.
What are the similarities, if any, and differences between the two?
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Why doesn't the US send airplanes to Ukraine, when the Soviets sent MiGs to North Vietnam?
During the Vietnam War, the Soviets sent hundreds of MiGs to North Vietnam. Now, Americans say they cannot send airplanes to Ukraine lest it lead to escalation.
Why wasn't the Soviet assistance to ...