Sunday, 28 February 2016

Why did the Soviet Union Collapse?

This is an interesting question and vexing question the answer to which historians and International Relations experts still cannot agree.

Perhaps even more interesting is why it collapsed when it did and in such a sudden manner. So much so that it took a lot of people by surprise.

This week in preparation have a look at this lecture by the Australian expert Paul Dibb:


Sunday, 21 February 2016

THE EU PROJECT: From The Marshall Plan to 'an ever closer Union'

Next week we are going to study the European Union from its inception to the present day. The aim is to understand how it came about, what its original goals were and how far it has succeeded in achieving them. In the light of current developments we will then discuss what the future may hold.

You may like to look at this video before next week.