There is a risk of paternalistically denying the agency of small states and non-state actors when dealing with the Super Powers in this period. Yes, the Americans and the Soviets manipulated such actors into proxy conflicts. However, such actors also manipulated the Super Powers into supporting them in conflicts that really had nothing to do with the Super Powers' ideological struggle. One side in a pre-existing power struggle would go to Moscow and assure them they were good Communists, and their enemies dastardly Capitalists. Meanwhile the other side would go to Washington and make similar claims, only with the adjectives reversed. Pretty soon American and Soviet Arms would be flowing in, free of charge, along with KGB and CIA operatives, aid packages, and all the rest of the Cold War classics. All for a war that had more to do with whose goat was stolen 600 years ago than it did economic theories, and where neither side wanted to implement a purely Marxist or purely Capitalist system if they won. Egypt was particularly good at this kind of manipulation, managing to get aid from both sides without ever committing to either camp. None of which is meant to defend Imperialism or Colonialism, as it was practiced by east or west. But in condemning it, let's not treat its victims like they were children. They were adults, and they were sometimes capable of pulling one over on the Super Powers, especially with the Super Powers rushing blindly into regions of the world they knew nothing about.
I can so imagine this out of egyptians, hehehehe they have silver tongues and can sweet talk their way into a lot of things. They should be a diplomatic power.
It was an informative and wonderful historical coverage video about Yamin political issues during the Cold War 🥶 years...what a complication situation was... Even Yugoslavian military efforts 😮 participated besides Egypt 🇪🇬 military existence there against royalist rebellious... Thank you for the( Cold War) channel for sharing this magnificent video
Talks about British mercenaries but shows British soldiers in action (looks like the Kings Own Scottish Borderers or the Argyle and Sutherland Highlanders at work in Aden).
@@yourtrappedinmygenjutsu visual aid, my arse! It's a different conflict in a different country. It also very disrespectful to the British Army. They were soldiers in the service of the Crown, not hired thugs. If we had been discussing abuses by the Army I'd Aden I wouldn't have any issues. But to talk about mercenaries whilst showing British soldiers in action in what was part of the Empire and soon to be an independent state is not on.
That story of Bruce Chalmers is another entry in the endless list of historical events that would be criticized and panned for being overly outrageous and hair brained if it were made into a movie!!
Hi. Could you cover the origins of the Essequibo dispute between Venezuela and Guyana? I'm sure it must have played some role during the Cold War. Thanks!!
I think if the Yemeni princely states survived (for example the Sultanate of Lahej) and the Mutawakkilite Kingdom managed to unite the country and keep it stable all of Yemen’s 20th and 21st century chaos would have been avoided.
It’s somewhat nice to see nasser fail badly. But luckily the United Nations, was and is around to make sure Yemen dosnt fall apart! I’m sure everything will turn out good….right…??? *present day: uh…where’s the UN??”
The fatal mistake of my beloved Preisdent Gamal AbdelNasser, Egypt involving directly in this war, instead of Nasser using diplomacy and not taking a side, lead to the weakning of our army, which contributed to the heavy loss in the 6 days war in 1967
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Ironically enough Egypt and Saudi Arabia are also involved in today's Civil war but on the same side.
So it wasn't iran who allegedly support for Houthi?
@@supremeleadernobut1542 I never said they didn't, it's obvious they are.
“Bender and Blackjack. “ Any Futurama reference does not go unappreciated👍
Both North Yemen and South Yemen went through many civil wars during the Cold War. And now Yemen is still in civil war today
There is a risk of paternalistically denying the agency of small states and non-state actors when dealing with the Super Powers in this period. Yes, the Americans and the Soviets manipulated such actors into proxy conflicts. However, such actors also manipulated the Super Powers into supporting them in conflicts that really had nothing to do with the Super Powers' ideological struggle. One side in a pre-existing power struggle would go to Moscow and assure them they were good Communists, and their enemies dastardly Capitalists. Meanwhile the other side would go to Washington and make similar claims, only with the adjectives reversed. Pretty soon American and Soviet Arms would be flowing in, free of charge, along with KGB and CIA operatives, aid packages, and all the rest of the Cold War classics. All for a war that had more to do with whose goat was stolen 600 years ago than it did economic theories, and where neither side wanted to implement a purely Marxist or purely Capitalist system if they won. Egypt was particularly good at this kind of manipulation, managing to get aid from both sides without ever committing to either camp. None of which is meant to defend Imperialism or Colonialism, as it was practiced by east or west. But in condemning it, let's not treat its victims like they were children. They were adults, and they were sometimes capable of pulling one over on the Super Powers, especially with the Super Powers rushing blindly into regions of the world they knew nothing about.
A surprisingly very well stated comment. Thank you for writing it!
Well put
I can so imagine this out of egyptians, hehehehe they have silver tongues and can sweet talk their way into a lot of things. They should be a diplomatic power.
Egypt and Syria were considered allied of the USSR.
We always appreciate your hard work and dedication towards these videos.❤
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What an interesting video, i knew very little about this topic. Keep up the great work!
I consider myself an amateur expert on history, but all this was completely new to me, thanks
The stamp collector tangent is wild
It was an informative and wonderful historical coverage video about Yamin political issues during the Cold War 🥶 years...what a complication situation was... Even Yugoslavian military efforts 😮 participated besides Egypt 🇪🇬 military existence there against royalist rebellious... Thank you for the( Cold War) channel for sharing this magnificent video
Much awaited, much appreciated looking forward to excellent insights as always from you.
So underrated! Thank you for covering this!
Talks about British mercenaries but shows British soldiers in action (looks like the Kings Own Scottish Borderers or the Argyle and Sutherland Highlanders at work in Aden).
It's just a visual aid
@@yourtrappedinmygenjutsu visual aid, my arse! It's a different conflict in a different country. It also very disrespectful to the British Army. They were soldiers in the service of the Crown, not hired thugs. If we had been discussing abuses by the Army I'd Aden I wouldn't have any issues. But to talk about mercenaries whilst showing British soldiers in action in what was part of the Empire and soon to be an independent state is not on.
Very interesting.
That story of Bruce Chalmers is another entry in the endless list of historical events that would be criticized and panned for being overly outrageous and hair brained if it were made into a movie!!
Fascinating. A complex subject that isn't often discussed. Thanks a lot
Really interesting material. Thank you very much
Thank you for this Video. I knew nothing about this
❤. I love middle eastern history ❤
History doesn't repeat itself, but Yemen is like a skipping record.
That stamp guy sure was an absolute gigachad
thx for make this content for us ! =)
Hi. Could you cover the origins of the Essequibo dispute between Venezuela and Guyana? I'm sure it must have played some role during the Cold War. Thanks!!
Excellent episode!
I think if the Yemeni princely states survived (for example the Sultanate of Lahej) and the Mutawakkilite Kingdom managed to unite the country and keep it stable all of Yemen’s 20th and 21st century chaos would have been avoided.
I love history and I need to improve my English. Your channel is a gem to me, delicious.
Ooh...I didn't know about this one...
that part about bruce chalmers was so strange
That marriage between Bruce and the Ukrainian princess...sounds like a match made to be... :D
Just imagine a union between the French, Ukrainian, and Russian royal families!
@@Patrick_3751: I mean, there kind of was only one royal family at least after Victoria...which is why they got sickle-cell anemia...
CE? I'm not watching any more of your videos.
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What that a Sundowner quote at 11:37 ?
It’s somewhat nice to see nasser fail badly. But luckily the United Nations, was and is around to make sure Yemen dosnt fall apart! I’m sure everything will turn out good….right…??? *present day: uh…where’s the UN??”
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Will this channel ever cover the Yemeni Communists?
what aboudt the dhfar region of oman.
Chemical weapons was used in this civil war
Soviet ones, to be more precise, used by Egyptians in Yemen to fight royalist forces aided by stamp collecting. Just an average day in the Cold War.
Somebody say ‘hookers and blow’? Seems to be a theme from the last couple days.
Can you do a feature episode about the Philippines under Ferdinand E. Marcos from 1965 to 1986 and under Martial Law from 1972 to 1986
The fatal mistake of my beloved Preisdent Gamal AbdelNasser, Egypt involving directly in this war, instead of Nasser using diplomacy and not taking a side, lead to the weakning of our army, which contributed to the heavy loss in the 6 days war in 1967
How old where you when it happend
@@mc.yomyom8481 Born in 2004
He was a dictator
@@كريمإسلام-ب6ت so?
Most Countries alway end up intervening in others in some Capacity, no matter how non-interventionist they claim. Just a reality of geopolitics
Looks like a proxy video made on behalf of Ridge.
That was very informative but your pronunciation of the arabic names is hilarious 😂😂
Does it hurt anoyone else's brain that North Yemen is south of South Yemen?
If the Houthis hurt their income from the Suez Canal then Egypt might be back…
Israel's capital and seat of government is Jerusalem, sir.
You wish
It wasn't at the time.
in fact the eastern part including the old city was under jordanian rule when war brok out
@@СахерСалама which was occupied illegally as an enclave in Israeli territory and taken back after the aggression in the June War of 1967.
@@protosszocker5678it was since 1949.
American is in there today