End of the Cold War and Regional Realignment
The impact of Gorbachev’s reforms and the resolution of the Cambodian conflict.
Key Questions
- 1How did the withdrawal of Soviet aid affect Vietnam's foreign policy?
- 2What led to the 1991 Paris Peace Agreements?
- 3How did the end of the Cold War pave the way for ASEAN expansion?
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