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US-Soviet Relations

Definition

The term US-Soviet relations refers to the diplomatic, political, and economic interactions between the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War. These relations were characterized by tension, competition, and occasional cooperation.

Related terms

Arms Race: The arms race refers to the competition between the United States and the Soviet Union to develop and acquire more powerful nuclear weapons. This led to an increase in military spending on both sides.

Proxy Wars: Proxy wars were conflicts fought indirectly between the United States and Soviet Union through surrogate countries or groups. Examples include the Korean War and Vietnam War.

Iron Curtain: The term Iron Curtain was used to describe the division of Europe into Western (capitalist) and Eastern (communist) spheres of influence during the Cold War. It represented political, ideological, and physical barriers separating these regions.