Cold War
Europe
‘I am a Berliner’: Kennedy’s Historic Speech 60 Years Ago on this Day
"I am a Berliner" ("Ich bin ein Berliner") is one of the best-known speeches of the Cold War; it was given by US President John F. Kennedy on June 26, 1963, in West Berlin.
This speech became an enduring symbol...
Europe
UK Sends Missiles to Ukraine As NATO Drafts New Russia Strategy
The Western response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues to evolve this week with a series of new developments which may pose new tactical, operational, and strategic consequences.
On Thursday, UK Defense Secretary Ben Wallace announced that the UK...
Military
Russia Sends Cold War Era Tanks to Ukranian Front
A convoy of Cold War era tanks were filmed in Russia being transported by rail towards the Ukrainian front, fuelling speculation that Moscow may be about to use the long outdated tanks in the war in Ukraine.
Introduced in the...
Europe
Mikhail Gorbachev: Last Soviet Leader Dies Aged 91
Mikhail Gorbachev, the last Soviet leader whose reforms brought about the demise of communism, died on Tuesday in Moscow. He was ninety-one.
Gorbachev died after a “difficult and protracted illness,” Russian news agencies reported. Recent reports suggested he was suffering...
Diaspora
Cold War-Era Greek Adoptee Finds Her Family, Founds Mission to Help Others
Greek adoptee Linda Carol Trotter, through The Eftychia Project, provides assistance and support to Greek adoptees searching for their roots.