Cold War legacy from "summary" of Iron Curtain by Anne Applebaum
The Cold War had a lasting impact on Eastern Europe that can still be felt today. This legacy is evident in the political, social, and economic systems that were put in place during this time. The division between East and West created artificial borders and barriers that separated families and communities. The totalitarian regimes that emerged in Eastern Europe were a direct result of the power struggle between the Soviet Union and the United States. The Soviet Union imposed its will on the countries of Eastern Europe through a combination of military force, political manipulation, and propaganda. The people in these countries were subjected to widespread repression and fear, as the secret police monitored their every move. Dissent was not tolerated, and those who spoke out against the regime were often imprisoned or killed. The legacy of this repression can still be seen in the lack of political freedom and civil liberties in many Eastern European coun...
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