Soviet Union
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World History [1]
Soviet Union Collapse of the Soviet system created new, often bitter, regional disputes. Conflicts in other regions often led to massive bloodshed. Central regional rivalries Surge of conflicts significantly constrained the spread of democracy Opposition to religion with the Soviets Ethnic and religious clashes occurred in several new nations Disagreements between Czechs and Slovaks resulted in the split of Czechoslovakia Most important post-Soviet clash occurred in Yugoslavia Conflict had spread to Bosnia, where Serbs attacked not only Croats but also Muslims NATIO intervened and protected a new nation in Bosnia-Herzegovina Only ongoing Military occupation had protected peace Ethnic and Religious Tensions Every group had own point of view