A Soviet-alligned nation during the Cold War was a nation that was aligned with the Soviet Union. During the Cold War an example of a Soviet-alligned nation in the Americas during this time period was Cuba. Cuba had strong economic, military, and diplomatic relations with the Soviet Union at the time.
I believe it is first person. Because they use “my” and “we”
Outside is the word acting like an adverb
You don't want a bad financial support do you? It's because if you want a good career, you need something to support your decision.