Day 2: The Cold War

“Is a new cold war on the horizon?”CNBC 8/28/8

Day 2: The Cold War

Today’s Goals:1. Understand the Georgia Conflict2. See how it relates to the Cold War3. Understand what the Cold War can tell us

about defining Security

I. War in Georgia

I. War in Georgia

The FormerSoviet Union

I. War in GeorgiaWhy is Russia

invading?

II. The Cold War Begins1. In 1946, Russia was

wrecked from the German invasion of WWII.

II. The Cold War Begins1. In 1946, Russia was

wrecked from the German invasion of WWII.

Russian leaders feared:a) invasionb) subversion

Traditional View of National Security

Traditionally, we viewed security in terms of governments. Security threats were either:

a) Conquest by another government (invasion)b) Replacement by a new government (subversion)

II. The Cold War Begins1. In 1946, Russia was

wrecked from the German invasion of WWII.

2. Russian leaders respond by strengthening their military and claiming territory.

Governmental Response to Security Threats

To protect themselves, governments:1) Exert control over as much territory as possible.2) Install friendly governments wherever possible

In short, the Cold War is a perfect example of our traditional understanding of security.

III. Will Georgia Start a New C.W.?

III. Will Georgia Start a New C.W.?Do they fear invasion

or subversion?

III. Will Georgia Start a New C.W.?Do they fear invasion

or subversion?

What is different now from when Kennan was writing?

Today’s Main Points

1. The Russian invasion of Georgia is an attempt to control Caucasus oil and make Russia look tough.

2. The Cold War was a 40-year struggle between the US and USSR in which each government tried to protect itself from invasion or subversion.

3. This manifested itself as attempts to install or protect friendly governments.

4. This is the traditional view of national security