Failure of foresight: had the Cold War more than one origin?

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Title:	Failure of foresight: had the Cold War more than one origin?
Author(s):	Jacques Richardson, (Based at Decision+ Communication, Authon la Plaine, France)
Citation:	Jacques Richardson, (2010) "Failure of foresight: had the Cold War more than one origin?", foresight, Vol. 12 Iss: 1, pp.67 - 78
Keywords:	Capitalist systems, Marxist economics, Nuclear weapons
Article type:	Research paper
DOI:	10.1108/14636681011020173 (Permanent URL)
Publisher:	Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Abstract:	Purpose – This paper aims to recall, with specific developments in international relations, how the major powers failed to avoid prolonged political conflict that teetered for a half-century on the brink of war. Design/methodology/approach – Evocation of developments tending to confirm reciprocal hostility instead of cooperation between partners in international enterprise. Findings – Foresight and determination, often translatable into expression of trust, may ensure the success of an undertaking. The Cold War, with its political as well as psychological origins, was not such a case. Research limitations/implications – The period's history, now already detailed, remains incomplete. This paper is an effort to supplement other reconstructions. Originality/value – Planners, strategists and designers may profit from the material reviewed to avoid hostile interpretation by partners in future efforts of combined initiative.