Cold War dynamics
Definition
Cold War dynamics refer to the political, economic, and ideological tensions between the United States-led Western bloc (capitalism) and the Soviet Union-led Eastern bloc (communism) after World War II. These dynamics shaped international relations for several decades until the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991.
Related terms
Iron Curtain: A metaphorical term coined by Winston Churchill referring to the division between communist-controlled Eastern Europe and capitalist Western Europe during the Cold War.
Arms Race: The competition between two or more countries to develop superior military technology and weapons as a show of strength during periods of tension.
Proxy Wars: Indirect conflicts fought between two opposing superpowers through local proxies or surrogate forces instead of direct engagement.
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AP US History
Practice Questions (1)
How did the establishment of NATO influence Cold War dynamics?
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