write a minimum of two paragraphs with one source for the first discussion and three paragraphs with two sources for the second discussion.

Week 5 Discussion: The Cold War

Required Resources
Read/review the following resources for this activity:

Textbook: Chapter 7
Lesson
Minimum of 1 scholarly source (in addition to the textbook)
Instructions
Select one of the following smaller nations:

Korea
Vietnam
Cambodia
Cuba
Another smaller nation of your choice with instructor approval
For the initial post, address the following in relation to your selection:

Examine how Cold War policy by the main players affected the smaller nation.
Examine why democracy was not successful in that nation.
Describe the loss of personal liberties that were a result of democracy failing.
Has the nation’s political system changed since the Cold War? Explain.
Follow-Up Post Instructions
Respond to at least one peer. At least one of your responses should be to a peer who chose an option different from yours. Further the dialogue by providing more information and clarification.