Reflections on the Fall of the Wall
I was simply too young to have an appreciation for just how momentous the events of November 1989 were. I knew something big was going on, but I was only 11 years old at the time. Now, having examined the history of the Cold War, it continues to amaze me just how amazing the events were. It is almost beyond belief that one of the largest and most powerful imperial strucutres in humanity's history crumbled in a largely, if not entirely, peaceful way. Just amazing given the threats of "Mutually Assured Destruction" that had hung over the world for over forty years.
I have compiled the reflections of many key players through the foillowing links including two national security advisors who were present throughout the Cold War, one future national security advisor who was present on the National Security Council staff when the events transpired, and the British Prime Minister at the time. I hope they cast a light on these events that shines quite brightly for those who want to see how hope and change can really look.
Of course, some of the optimism of that heady time has dimmed over recent years, but as a guiding light, November 1989 can still illuminate a path towards the "better angels of our nature."
Brent Scowcroft's reflections.
Zbigniew Brzezinski's reflections
Condoleeza Rice's relfections
Margaret Thatcher's reflections
I have compiled the reflections of many key players through the foillowing links including two national security advisors who were present throughout the Cold War, one future national security advisor who was present on the National Security Council staff when the events transpired, and the British Prime Minister at the time. I hope they cast a light on these events that shines quite brightly for those who want to see how hope and change can really look.
Of course, some of the optimism of that heady time has dimmed over recent years, but as a guiding light, November 1989 can still illuminate a path towards the "better angels of our nature."
Brent Scowcroft's reflections.
Zbigniew Brzezinski's reflections
Condoleeza Rice's relfections
Margaret Thatcher's reflections
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