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This exploration examines the shifts and continuities in military and strategic frameworks following the Cold War.

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June 11, 2026Open Access

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This exploration examines the shifts and continuities in military and strategic frameworks following the Cold War.
Analysis of archival documents related to Cold War military strategies.
Interviews with key figures and lesser-known actors in historical contexts.
Delineation of patterns and processes emerging post-Cold War.
Identification of significant changes in military strategies since the Cold War.
Insights into the roles of various actors during this transitional phase.
Highlighting the importance of archival resources in understanding contemporary history.

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The turn of the 1990s, once hailed as the ‘end of history’, is now viewed as a transitional phase rather than a final act. Reflecting this paradigm shift, this special issue offers fresh insights into the military and strategic aftermath of the Cold War’s end, delineating changes and continuities, and discerning the patterns and processes leading to what is now often termed the ‘return of history’. It also emphasizes the expansion in the availability of archival documents and other relevant materials to scholars, including interviews with key figures and lesser-known actors.

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