Scientific discussions on the reasons for the Second World War in the context of the events from the 1930s and early 1940s
https://doi.org/10.31660/1993-1824-2025-4-51-66
EDN: KLFOTV
Abstract
This paper examines the problem of starting of the Second World War and analyzes both Russian and foreign scientific research. These works are based on archival materials, including recently declassified documents, produced by well-known historians, political and public figures, international relations experts, and career diplomats. This study highlights a set of key foreign policy events that occurred during the 1930s and early 1940s, which significantly influenced global political developments. The authors of this paper identify the factors that led to the outbreak of the large-scale war, which caused immense human losses. Particular attention given to the Soviet Union’s policies aimed at establishing a system of collective security and its active efforts to prevent a global conflict. The paper concludes that while the political leadership of the major European powers in the 1930s did not seek war, they were ultimately unable to stop the aggressor, leading to the unfortunate reality of the Second World War.
About the Authors
M. S. Zhuleva
Industrial University of Tyumen
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Maria S. Zhuleva, Candidate of Sciences in History, Associate Professor at the Department of Humanities and Technology
Tyumen
I. V. Shuler
Industrial University of Tyumen
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Irina V. Shuler, Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences, Associate Professor at the Department of Humanities and Technology
Tyumen
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Zhuleva M.S., Shuler I.V. Scientific discussions on the reasons for the Second World War in the context of the events from the 1930s and early 1940s. Proceedings of Higher Educational Institutions. Sociology. Economics. Politics. 2025;18(4):51-66. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.31660/1993-1824-2025-4-51-66. EDN: KLFOTV
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