Crash Course The Cold War
This crash course equips learners with essential tools to understand Cold War dynamics and apply them to contemporary geopolitical challenges through analysis, policy writing, and strategic evaluation.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Crash Course on the Cold War provides a quick, solid set of tools to link classic Cold War tensions with current rivalries. Delve into deterrence, alliances, containment, ideology, and proxy conflicts, then master comparative approaches to steer clear of flawed comparisons. Hone skills in converting historical knowledge into precise policy memos, analytical summaries, and practical advice based on trustworthy, verified sources.
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Develop skills
- Cold War crisis analysis: swiftly unpack brinkmanship, signalling, and escalation dynamics.
- Policy memo writing: produce concise, one-page briefs for busy decision-makers.
- Historical analogy skills: evaluate and apply Cold War insights to modern rivalries efficiently.
- Risk assessment tools: evaluate nuclear and conventional risks using straightforward frameworks.
- Alliance strategy design: improve burden-sharing, deterrence, and crisis management coordination.
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