No one was able to state with certainty the aim of the Soviet Union and its idea of communism in the German region. In the Eastern part of Europe, the communist parties were very small but in the end, they became famous. Many of the European states had witnessed the impact of war, and they were not ready to see Europe in another state of conflict (Perry, Berg & Krukones, 2009, p.301). The West and the Soviet Union had many differences as the Soviets believed that communism and capitalism could not coexist.
During the Cold War period, some patterns were witnessed. The communists and the capitalists became enemies after the World War II. Both were battling in all the sectors including technology, political and military power (Perry, Berg & Krukones, 2009, p.300). The impact of the hatred made both the West and the Soviet Union to create dangerous weapons that could destroy each other (Cathryn, 2010). None of the sides wanted to face destruction, and this facilitated the development of the Cold War. Although both Europe and the Soviet Union hated each other, the two sides avoided direct conflict (Kühn, 2009, p.1). One lasting impact as a result of communism is mistrust, especially in Russia. Any suspicion of internal rebellion is crushed because it is perceived to be the influence of the West.
In the recent times in Russia, those that are suspected to be against the government’s ideals are watched and blacklisted; in some cases, they are even executed. This is evident from the film “Power.” When Mikhail Borisovich Khodorkovsky tried to challenge the power of Vladimir Putin, he was arrested and imprisoned (Cathryn, 2010). In spite of how wealthy one is in the Russian society, it is dangerous to challenge the power of those who are in the government. Russia is ranked as one of the largest oil producers, but there have been many challenges in the political and social-economic fabric of the society. For instance, those that were looking to see an open society and proper application of law have faced many challenges and harassment (Cathryn, 2010). The instability in the political system has affected a lot of sectors in the country. All the natural resources available in the state end up being of no use in the state.
The rivalry between the West and the East led to economic growth and development in the European states such as Russia. As the government of Russia advocated for a capitalist system in the society, the Soviet Union was against that, and instead promoted communism (Perry, Berg & Krukones, 2009, p.301).
The aftermath of the Cold War also had a significant impact on Germany. Before the World War II, the slaves were freed. Initially, they were denied their basic rights, but after the Cold War, their rights were observed. For the U.S, Cold War played an important role as it made the Blacks be treated in the right manner. Employment in the government posts was allocated equally, and the Blacks were also allowed to participate in the voting process (Immerman & Goedde, 2013, p.505).
In conclusion, the Cold War was as a result of the conflict between the members of the Soviet Union, who advocated for communism, and the Western nations that advocated for capitalism. The aftermath of the Cold War has had different effects on both the West and the East. For instance, those that wanted an open society in Russia faced a lot of humiliation and challenges, as highlighted in the film “Power.” The conflict between the two sides affected all sectors of the government. Every side wanted to prove their superiority against their opponents. Despite those challenges, the Cold War resulted in many changes, and some of those improvements are being witnessed even in the present days.
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