How the Cold War Shaped Western Democracy with Simon Reid-Henry: Writing about history

The video explores the balance between individual agency and structural forces in history, emphasizing the importance of leadership. It discusses political assumptions in Western societies and highlights key decisions by leaders like Willy Brandt and Richard Nixon, focusing on detente's impact on the Cold War. The narrative underscores how these decisions influenced trade and political independence in Europe.

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