The Sino-Soviet Split, 1956-1966: The Cold War in the Communist World
History and Public Policy Program
Asia Program
Cold War International History Project
A discussion of a new book by Lorenz Lüthi on the Sino-Soviet split, which became one of the defining events of the Cold War. Identifying the primary role of disputes over Marxist-Leninist ideology, he traces their devastating impact in sowing conflict between the two nations in the areas of economic development, party relations, and foreign policy.
Panelists: Lorenz M. Lüthi, Warren Cohen