The End of the Soviet Bloc
- Third, the end of the Soviet bloc meant the emergence of many new countries.
- All these countries had their independent aspirations and choices.
- Some of them, especially the Baltic and East European states, wanted to join the European Union and become part of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO).
- The Central Asian countries wanted to take advantage of their geographical location and continue their close ties with Russia and also to establish ties with the West, the US, China, and others.
- Thus, the international system saw many new players emerge, each with its own identity, interests, and economic and political difficulties.
Consequences of Disintegration| Class 12 Political Science Notes
The disintegration of the Soviet Union in 1991 was a major event in world history. It marked the end of the Cold War and the beginning of a new era in international relations. The consequences of the disintegration were far-reaching and are still being felt today. The collapse of the second world of the Soviet Union and the socialist systems in Eastern Europe had great consequences for world politics. In this article, we will discuss the consequences of the disintegration of the Soviet Union in detail.
Table of Content
- The End of Cold War Confrontations
- Power Relations in World Politics
- The End of the Soviet Bloc
- Shock Therapy in Post-Communist Regimes