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In the early 1990s, the Cold War had ostensibly come to an end, primarily driven by the diplomatic efforts of figures like President Ronald Reagan and Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev. Their historic meetings symbolized a thaw in relations, with dreams of global peace rising to the forefront. The ideology of liberal democracy seemed triumphant, and for a moment, the world braced for an era defined by cooperation and collective prosperity rather than conflict.
However, the anticipated paradigm shift did not materialize as expected. Nations are once again mobilizing their military resources, recalling the enmities that once defined global politics. This paradigm shift begs the question: what led to the re-emergence of such hostilities, and could it have been avoided?