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The Origins of the Cold War in the Near East
Ever wonder how the Cold War got tangled up in places like Iran, Turkey, and Greece? Spoiler: it wasn’t just about the Soviets trying to take over the world. It was a messy chess game where local players had their own moves—and sometimes the West wasn’t exactly the good guy. This book peels back the curtain on that geopolitical soap opera and shows you the backstage drama nobody talks about.
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