Bipolarity

Definition

Bipolarity refers to a global power structure during the Cold War where two superpowers, the United States and the Soviet Union, dominated international politics. It was characterized by competition and tension between these two powers.

Related terms

Arms Race: This term refers to the competitive buildup of military weapons and technology between superpowers during the Cold War.

Proxy Wars: Proxy wars were conflicts that occurred during the Cold War where rival superpowers supported opposing sides without directly engaging in battle themselves.

Détente: Détente describes a period of relaxation of tensions between the United States and Soviet Union during parts of the 1970s, characterized by diplomacy and negotiations.