Editor's Note.

The Journal of Cold War Studies features several articles that explore different aspects of the Cold War. The first article discusses Czechoslovakia's relations with Ethiopia and how the changing nature of the Cold War influenced Czechoslovak policy. The second article examines the role of the Soviet-dominated World Peace Council in spreading false allegations about the use of biological warfare by U.S. troops in the Korean War. The third article analyzes the reaction of the U.S. government, particularly the U.S. embassy in Prague, to the events in Czechoslovakia leading up to the Velvet Revolution. The fourth article looks at China's policies towards the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia and the humanitarian disaster that resulted. The fifth article explores the interaction between domestic and foreign policy during China's Cultural Revolution and its impact on the international scene. The sixth article discusses how the U.S. government reshaped its policy in southwest Asia and the Middle East in response to various crises and security challenges. The seventh article focuses on the "special relationship" between the United States and Great Britain during the Cold War and how commemorations and performative events strengthened their unity. The final main item is a review essay that discusses the lessons of the Cold War for U.S. foreign policy in the 21st century. The issue also includes a section of book reviews. The editor's note pays tribute to Thomas R. Maddux, the co-editor of the H-Diplo website, who passed away and made significant contributions to the field of diplomatic history [Extracted from the article]

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