Soviet Union
The former state that collapsed before the period of newfound cooperation between powers. Russia's actions post-collapse are discussed in relation to its alignment with the U.S.
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Videos Mentioning Soviet Union

Anti-Zionism Is Antisemitism: A Conversation with Michal Cotler-Wunsh (Episode #373)
Sam Harris
Former country identified as the origin of the 'Zionism is Racism' propaganda, which influenced international discourse and university campuses.

Liv Boeree: Poker, Game Theory, AI, Simulation, Aliens & Existential Risk | Lex Fridman Podcast #314
Lex Fridman
The former communist state, invaded by Nazi Germany in Operation Barbarossa, leading to one of the largest wars in human history.

This House Would Keep Politics Out of Sport Full Debate
OxfordUnion
Mentioned as the opponent in the 'Miracle on Ice' and in the 1972 men's basketball game.

Why Social Media Will Change Your Life in 2026
GaryVee
Gary Vee's birthplace before immigrating to the US.

The Brothers Who Live One Life — The Incredible Adventures of David and Daniil Liberman
Tim Ferriss
The former geopolitical entity where the Liberman brothers were born, and whose collapse led to financial struggles for their family.

Why the U.S. Really Invaded Venezuela (It’s Not Oil or Drugs)
Tom Bilyeu
America's rival during the Cold War, whose alliance with Cuba and placement of nuclear missiles led to the Cuban Missile Crisis.

Keith Rabois - How to Hire
The Art of Hiring
Mentioned as the 'all-star' team in the 1980 Olympics hockey game, contrasted with the U.S. team of misfits.

The Iran War Is Spiraling — And America Has No Exit Plan
Tom Bilyeu
The Soviet Union, where Vladimir Lenin adopted the hammer and sickle and Joseph Stalin implemented psychopathic communism, leading to the Red Terror, famines, and gulags.