Dr. Juan R. Cespedes is a veteran educator, lecturer, and author. For nearly three decades Dr. Cespedes has shared his thoughts and research about history, politics, economics, and international relations with a wide audience. His many books include "Collapse of the Soviet Empire," an analysis of the communism in Europe and Eurasia, "War Interminable: The Origins, Causes, Practices and Effects of International Conflict," the "IB History Exam Study Guide: International Contemporary History 1848-2008," "The Myopic Vision: The Causes of Totalitarianism, Authoritarianism, and Statism," and recentl...