Zeev,
<< I am of the opinion that the dismantling of the "evil empire" (and Yougoslavia) was the greatest political mistake of the last 20 years, history will eventually place the blame where it belongs, the US and the Bush administration. >>
I think the break-up of the USSR was the logical consequence of the political reforms of Glasnot and Perestroika set in motion by Mr. Gorbachev, combined with a softening up the Warsaw Pact. Once people in the satellite states everywhere (Poland, Hungary, Romania, Kasakhstan, Ukraine et al.) realized that their Soviet oppressors softened their resolve, they grabbed their chances. I don't think that the US administration is responsible for that. I really think it was "internal stuff" of the USSR and Warsaw Pact.
But I'm willing to learn.
Best regards,
Thomas |
