Hungarian Events under the Shadow of the Cold War: Policies and Interactions of Major Powers (Social Science Doctoral Series)

Author: Hu Bo
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Publish Date: 2004-06-01
Features: The Hungarian Uprising was an attempt by the Hungarian people to break free from the constraints of the Yalta System after World War II, as well as a choice for the Hungarian people to (break away from the Soviet model), demand reforms in the economic and political systems, and seek a development path suited to their national conditions and characteristics. Although it was a tragedy that occurred in a small Eastern European country in the mid-20th century, it had a significant impact, shook the entire world, and involved the major powers on the international stage. This article primarily relies on newly released archival materials from Russia, Eastern Europe, and Western countries concerning the Hungarian Uprising in recent years. From the perspective of the history of major-country decision-making, it re-examines the origins and development of the Hungarian Uprising, striving to restore the historical truth of the event. It focuses on analyzing and discussing the reactions, strategies, and interactive relationships of the four major powers—Soviet Union, the United States, the United Kingdom, and China—regarding the Hungarian Uprising. This aims to reflect the relationship between major powers and the direction of international relations under the Cold War framework, demonstrating that the conflicts and struggles between major powers during the Cold War period were always conducted within and adjusted by the framework of the Yalta System.