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Miracle on Ice: International Hockey in Times of Geopolitical Turmoil

Madi Campbell Geopolitical tensions in international sporting events are not uncommon. From 1980 Lake Placid to 2025 Boston, geopolitics have historically boiled over in ice hockey, and this year’s Milan Olympics have been no exception.  Even casual hockey fans know the story of the 1980 “Miracle on Ice” between the United States and the Soviet Union—especially as it became part of the mythos in the … Continue reading Miracle on Ice: International Hockey in Times of Geopolitical Turmoil

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Parallels of USSR and US Withdrawals from Afghanistan

Nargis Azaryun  On February 15, 1989, the Soviet Union pulled out of Afghanistan. Over three decades later, on August 31st, 2021, the last United States soldier left Afghanistan. To understand why the USSR and US decided to depart from Afghanistan, it is crucial to learn why they came in the first place. Since its foundation in 1747, Afghanistan has been a battleground for conflicting worldviews. … Continue reading Parallels of USSR and US Withdrawals from Afghanistan

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