Here is an enlightening, simple look at the fall of the Soviet Union by Leslie Geib:  The Forgotten Cold War: 20 Years Later, Myths About U.S. Victory Persist.  The primary argument in the article is that the United States came out ahead in the contest due to the economic strength of the United States, and… Read More A Lesson on Innovation, and “Openness” – (from the Fall of the Soviet Union)