The Rise and Fall of the Warsaw Pact: A Cold War Alliance

The video discusses the formation and impact of the Warsaw Pact, a military alliance led by the Soviet Union in response to NATO. It highlights the Soviet influence over Eastern Europe, the role of the Warsaw Pact in maintaining Soviet control, and the challenges faced by member states. The video concludes with the dissolution of the Warsaw Pact as Eastern European countries sought independence and the Soviet Union's power waned.

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