On the Battlefields of the Cold War

In On the Battlefields of the Cold War, Volume 1, Victor Israelyan provides a profound historical account of his forty-year career within the Soviet Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This biography and autobiography explores the volatile inner workings of the diplomatic apparatus that shaped twentieth-century international relations. As a leading diplomat specializing in disarmament, Israelyan offers a unique perspective on the systemic contradictions that led to the eventual collapse of the Soviet Union. He examines the intrinsic nature of Soviet foreign policy, arguing that its core actions were fundamental to the state's existence rather than mere aberrations.

This political science and history text details the interactions between various factions within the Soviet hierarchy. Israelyan shares insights gained from working under postwar foreign ministers, including Molotov and Gromyko, while maintaining diplomatic ties to the United States. On the Battlefields of the Cold War, Volume 1, serves as a critical study of modern Russian history and the complex dynamics of the Cold War era.