A tale full of sound and fury, signifying nothing.
By 1989, I assume you refer to the breakup of the Soviet bloc and (therefore) the famous "Unipolar Moment" beginning.
I actually meant ascent of Bush the Elder, but yes, the beginning of the end of the Soviet bloc, which took a few years to play out, did present a grand opportunity that the West chose to miss in order to keep the MICIMATT in business.
By 1989, I assume you refer to the breakup of the Soviet bloc and (therefore) the famous "Unipolar Moment" beginning.
I actually meant ascent of Bush the Elder, but yes, the beginning of the end of the Soviet bloc, which took a few years to play out, did present a grand opportunity that the West chose to miss in order to keep the MICIMATT in business.