What really drove the Kremlin during the Cold War—wild-eyed dreams of global communism, or cold-blooded fear for its own survival? The answer matters because the same instincts may still shape Moscow’s next moves. According to Melvyn P. Leffler, the binary view of ideology versus security is overly simplistic. Understanding the Kremlin’s motivations is crucial to countering and deterring Russia’s contemporary expansionist ambitions.

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The Kremlin’s Gambit: Understanding Soviet Motivations in the Cold War

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The Kremlin’s Gambit: Understanding Soviet Motivations in the Cold War

Nordic Defence Review