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Russo-Ukrainian War
fromIndependent
2 days ago

Sonya Bilocerkowycz: Authoritarian shift in Donald Trump's America is grim reminder of USSR tactics

Ukrainian resistance against Soviet oppression holds valuable lessons for contemporary struggles for democracy and freedom.
#john-le-carre
fromTime Out London
2 days ago
London politics

A hit stage adaptation of John Le Carre's classic 'The Spy Who Came In from the Cold' is heading to London's West End

fromTime Out London
2 days ago
London politics

A hit stage adaptation of John Le Carre's classic 'The Spy Who Came In from the Cold' is heading to London's West End

#american-history
#history
US news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Today in History: March 8, first U.S. combat troops arrive in Vietnam

March 8 has witnessed pivotal events in history impacting politics, culture, and human rights across the globe.
US news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Today in History: March 8, first U.S. combat troops arrive in Vietnam

March 8 has witnessed pivotal events in history impacting politics, culture, and human rights across the globe.
fromKqed
6 days ago

A Rare Ian Fleming Story Just Published, 70 Years After It Was Written

"The Shameful Dream" depicts the expendable nature of employees under the ruthless management of Lord Ower, echoing Ian Fleming's insights into human behavior and power dynamics.
London politics
#national-security
US news
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Memo claims JFK requested CIA share UFO data days before his death

JFK requested a CIA briefing on UFO intelligence just days before his assassination.
US news
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Memo claims JFK requested CIA share UFO data days before his death

JFK requested a CIA briefing on UFO intelligence just days before his assassination.
Environment
fromFast Company
2 months ago

The U.S. military's climate change concerns date back to the Cold War

Climate change is a significant concern for U.S. military national security, particularly regarding Arctic conditions.
US politics
fromMail Online
1 week ago

Startling discovery under Greenland boosts Trump's bid to take island

Trump's interest in Greenland resurfaces due to a NASA discovery of Camp Century, raising national security concerns.
#assassination
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
1 week ago

inside the diefenbunker, canada's cold war underground bunker from the 1960s

Capturing The Diefenbunker's legacy, Brendan Burden's photo series portrays the stark yet compelling interiors of Canada's Cold War stronghold, reflecting its historical significance.
Canada news
#germany
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

80 years after WWII: Is the US turning its back on Europe? DW 05/07/2025

The surrender of the German Wehrmacht marked Europe's World War Two end, leading to a new bipolar order that lasted 40 years.
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

80 years after WWII: Is the US turning its back on Europe? DW 05/07/2025

The surrender of the German Wehrmacht marked Europe's World War Two end, leading to a new bipolar order that lasted 40 years.
#trump-administration
Germany politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

Chancellor Merz's international challenge: Make Germany independent' from the US or maintain the link despite Trump

The post-WWII U.S.-Germany relationship is deeply rooted in Berlin's historical symbols.
Germany politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

Chancellor Merz's international challenge: Make Germany independent' from the US or maintain the link despite Trump

The post-WWII U.S.-Germany relationship is deeply rooted in Berlin's historical symbols.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Trump releases thousands of pages on John F Kennedy assassination

Thousands of pages of JFK assassination files were released, but experts doubt they change the fundamental understanding of the case.
fromThe Washington Post
3 weeks ago

Warren I. Cohen, leading scholar of U.S.-China relations, dies at 90

Dr. Cohen’s scholarship provided a comprehensive understanding of U.S.-Asian relations, notably his landmark work, 'America's Response to China,' which remains pivotal in the study of U.S.-Chinese interactions.
US news
#vietnam-war
US politics
fromtime.com
3 weeks ago

How We Remember the Vietnam War 50 Years Later

The Vietnam War's legacy continues to affect veterans, refugees, and American political culture fifty years after Saigon fell.
US politics
fromtime.com
3 weeks ago

How We Remember the Vietnam War 50 Years Later

The Vietnam War's legacy continues to affect veterans, refugees, and American political culture fifty years after Saigon fell.
#cia
US news
fromMail Online
2 months ago

CIA report details terrifying bioweapon attacks on American soil

The article reveals that covert operations resembling WWIII have occurred in the U.S. since 1949, using psychological and biological tactics.
Psychology
fromSFGATE
3 months ago

Psychic spies, Scientology and the CIA: Uncovering California's secret mind wars

Project Stargate sought to test the feasibility of using psychic abilities for military espionage during the Cold War.
US news
fromMail Online
2 months ago

CIA report details terrifying bioweapon attacks on American soil

The article reveals that covert operations resembling WWIII have occurred in the U.S. since 1949, using psychological and biological tactics.
Psychology
fromSFGATE
3 months ago

Psychic spies, Scientology and the CIA: Uncovering California's secret mind wars

Project Stargate sought to test the feasibility of using psychic abilities for military espionage during the Cold War.
US news
fromMail Online
3 weeks ago

Declassified CIA document reveals Area 51's TRUE purpose

Area 51's UFO lore is fueled by Cold War spy plane testing, leading to a misunderstanding of actual sightings as extraterrestrial.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

CIA secrets and exposed agents: See unredacted details from the JFK files

The CIA employed covert tactics to gather intelligence and undermine adversaries during the Cold War.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The CIA Book Club by Charlie English review It was like fresh air'

The CIA discreetly smuggled books into the Soviet Union to promote freedom of thought among dissidents.
Germany news
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Bombshell CIA docs reveal Hitler's 'secret escape' after WWII

CIA declassified documents suggest a secret mission to locate Hitler in South America years after his presumed death.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

My tour of Serbia in the worst car in history': from medieval castles to brutalist classics

I love the feel of the mechanics, the simple geometry, he says of the car.
Cars
#espionage
Women
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Charged with selling state secrets to the Soviets, a bumbling FBI agent had a novel defense

Richard W. Miller, an FBI agent, betrayed his country and succumbed to personal failures, leading to a complex espionage case during the Cold War.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Oleg Gordievsky obituary

Oleg Gordievsky's espionage significantly impacted Cold War dynamics by informing the West about Soviet intentions, ultimately aiding in nuclear war prevention.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The Illegals by Shaun Walker review Russian spies hiding in plain sight

The Heathfield family were actually Russian spies posing as Canadians, revealing the complexities of their lives and identities.
Women
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Charged with selling state secrets to the Soviets, a bumbling FBI agent had a novel defense

Richard W. Miller, an FBI agent, betrayed his country and succumbed to personal failures, leading to a complex espionage case during the Cold War.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Oleg Gordievsky obituary

Oleg Gordievsky's espionage significantly impacted Cold War dynamics by informing the West about Soviet intentions, ultimately aiding in nuclear war prevention.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The Illegals by Shaun Walker review Russian spies hiding in plain sight

The Heathfield family were actually Russian spies posing as Canadians, revealing the complexities of their lives and identities.
fromHomebuilding
1 month ago

Historic Bristol war room goes under the hammer with potential for a rare home

The former Cold War War Room in Brislington is set for auction, presenting a unique opportunity for transformation into a distinctive residential property.
Boston real estate
#kgb
Arts
fromColossal
1 month ago

Five Years in the Making, an MiG-21 Fighter Jet Gets a Glow-Up from Tens of Millions of Glass Beads

Ralph Ziman's 'The MiG-21 Project' transforms military jets into art with glass beads, challenging perceptions of war and violence.
OMG science
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

The wreckage of the Titanic was found nearly 40 years ago during a secret US Navy mission to recover nuclear submarines

The Titanic's wreckage was located during a Cold War mission unrelated to the ship, revealing surprising historical context.
Black Lives Matter
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

The Deadly Seriousness Behind Trump and Bukele's "Joke"

The meeting revealed a troubling trend of U.S.-El Salvador relations, with potential implications for global repression and governance issues.
OMG science
fromTime Out New York
1 month ago

Our complicated nuclear history is front and center at this powerful new Poster House exhibit

The 'Fallout' exhibit at Poster House illustrates the dual effects of nuclear technology: its potential for innovation and its danger as a weapon.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Richard Carlson, Journalist Who Led Voice of America, Dies at 84

Richard Carlson, Peabody Award-winning journalist, passed away at 84, known for his role in Voice of America and investigative reporting integrity.
#ukraine-conflict
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Putin wants US recognition' of Russian gains in Ukraine: Historian

Russia's persistent ambition for Great Power status influences its foreign policy and actions, including its conflict with Ukraine.
Germany news
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

The drums of war are beating louder in eastern Germany: Here, we still remember what Germany owes to Russia'

Wunsdorf's historical context profoundly influences local perspectives on current geopolitical issues, especially regarding Russia and Ukraine.
#speechwriting
Right-wing politics
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

How American Bureaucrats Became Public Enemy No. 1

Condon warned that rising anti-intellectualism in the U.S. could lead to totalitarianism, highlighting the importance of free speech and expert voices.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Trump dreams of a Maga empire but he's more likely to leave us a nuclear hellscape | Alexander Hurst

Nuclear doomsday films illustrate the horrific consequences of nuclear conflict on society and the psyche.
#boris-spassky
Board games
fromWashington Post
2 months ago

Boris Spassky, Soviet chess champion and Cold War symbol, dies at 88

Boris Spassky, iconic Soviet-era chess grandmaster, has died at 88, known for losing to Bobby Fischer in a pivotal Cold War chess match.
World news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Boris Spassky, Soviet chess champion who lost Cold War-era match to Bobby Fischer, dies at 88

Boris Spassky, a legendary chess champion, recently passed away, leaving an enduring legacy marked by his iconic match against Bobby Fischer.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Boris Spassky, Chess Champion Who Lost Match of the Century,' Dies at 88

Boris Spassky, renowned chess champion, died at 88, remembered for his impactful career despite overshadowing by Bobby Fischer in the historic 1972 match.
Board games
fromWashington Post
2 months ago

Boris Spassky, Soviet chess champion and Cold War symbol, dies at 88

Boris Spassky, iconic Soviet-era chess grandmaster, has died at 88, known for losing to Bobby Fischer in a pivotal Cold War chess match.
World news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Boris Spassky, Soviet chess champion who lost Cold War-era match to Bobby Fischer, dies at 88

Boris Spassky, a legendary chess champion, recently passed away, leaving an enduring legacy marked by his iconic match against Bobby Fischer.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Boris Spassky, Chess Champion Who Lost Match of the Century,' Dies at 88

Boris Spassky, renowned chess champion, died at 88, remembered for his impactful career despite overshadowing by Bobby Fischer in the historic 1972 match.
Film
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Jazz, politics, continents collide in Oscar-nominated 'Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat'

1960 marked a significant year for African independence and the cultural resonance of Black musicians during the Cold War, as explored in 'Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat.'
#us-foreign-policy
World politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Frank G. Wisner, Diplomat With Impact on Foreign Policy, Dies at 86

Frank G. Wisner was a prominent diplomat whose career spanned decades, influencing U.S. foreign policy during crucial historical moments.
Europe news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Opinion | America and Russia Are on the Same Side Now

The U.S. is shifting from opposing to embracing Russian-leaning far-right parties in Europe, which may threaten post-Cold War stability.
World politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Frank G. Wisner, Diplomat With Impact on Foreign Policy, Dies at 86

Frank G. Wisner was a prominent diplomat whose career spanned decades, influencing U.S. foreign policy during crucial historical moments.
Europe news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Opinion | America and Russia Are on the Same Side Now

The U.S. is shifting from opposing to embracing Russian-leaning far-right parties in Europe, which may threaten post-Cold War stability.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

It allowed us to survive, to not go mad': the CIA book smuggling operation that helped bring down communism

A hidden Polish edition of Nineteen Eighty-Four symbolizes resistance against censorship in communist Poland.
fromInverse
3 months ago

45 Years Later, An Iconic Apocalyptic Epic Has Proven It Was Ahead Of Its Time

Miller's camera is just as dynamic in 1979 as it is in 2015, weaving and tracking and hovering over the action in a way that makes you feel like you're watching from inside your own speeding deathtrap.
Miscellaneous
fromHigh Country News
3 months ago

A veteran transforms a legacy of violence into a campaign for restoration - High Country News

My brother had fast eyes and fast hands, but he didn't like inside pitches. My strategy decided, I marched back to the imaginary mound, only to trip over the aluminum edging separating turf from soil.
Writing
fromVG247
3 months ago

A Rising Storm-inspired shooter announced all the way back in 2019 is back from the dead, with a Steam page and trailer to prove it

This new direction for '83 sees it picked up by Blue Dot Games, a studio formed with the expertise of veterans from iconic titles like Red Orchestra.
Video games
Miscellaneous
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Step inside the secret lab where America tests its nukes

Growing tensions between nuclear powers may lead to a resurgence in nuclear testing and weapon development.
Miscellaneous
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

Cold War lessons could be key for special operations forces as the US military focuses on China and Russia

The US special operations forces are refocusing on peer-adversary conflicts and adapting strategies drawn from Cold War lessons.
fromPolygon
4 months ago

The best thrillers to watch on Netflix this January

Director Robert De Niro's film The Good Shepherd explores Cold War spycraft through the life of Edward Wilson, showcasing the internal struggles between duty and morality as the CIA's early years unfold.
Video games
Miscellaneous
fromArs Technica
4 months ago

How the UK was connected to the Internet for the first time

Peter Kirstein's work was critical in connecting the UK to the early Internet, which evolved from a Cold War defense project to a global communications tool.
OMG science
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

5 times entire towns were found buried

The discovery of Camp Century highlights the intersection of historical military secrecy and modern scientific exploration using advanced radar technology.
fromWashington Post
4 months ago

Carter took pride in warming U.S.-China ties - in a very different D.C.

Defense Secretary Harold Brown noted in 1980 how both China and the U.S. shared concerns about Soviet expansionism, highlighting a significant era of cooperation amidst global tensions.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

The Guardian view on arms control: essential to prevent the total devastation of nuclear war | Editorial

Next November marks 40 years since the US president Ronald Reagan and the Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev declared that a nuclear war cannot be won and must never be fought.
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