The ‘Cold War’ as we know it is a myth, yet its underlying conflict never ended

We mistakenly see 1991 and 1945 as historic moments unique to themselves, and not as part of a continuous and ongoing Eurasian rivalry.

 We misinterpret 1991 and 1945 as distinct historical occurrences rather than as modifications to a persistent and continuous European competition. We misinterpret 1991 and 1945 as distinct historical occurrences rather than as adjustments to a persistent and continuous Eurasian competition. 

We mistakenly see 1991 and 1945 as historic moments unique to themselves, and not as part of a continuous and ongoing Eurasian rivalry.