The Cold War and the Collapse of the Soviet Union

Lee Steptoe explores the decades-long nuclear standoff between the communist and capitalist blocs, tracing the factors leading to the collapse of the Soviet Union.

This talk is the final session in the '20th Century International History' series. Lee Steptoe examines the nuclear standoff between the communist and capitalist blocs. He traces how ideological rivalry, arms competition, and political change ultimately led to the collapse of the Soviet Union and the end of the Cold War. The event includes tea and coffee on arrival and lasts for 1 hour and 30 minutes.