cold war? (Score 1)

I've often wondered whether the role of Chekov contributed to the end of the cold war. The convergence of humankind is somewhat analogous to the Federation and Klingons in TNG, although not to the extent that humans are united in the original series.

I've also wondered if the addition of a Russian officer in the original series, in the 60's, was mere coincidence? If so, that's one hell of a coincidence!