Origins and Lineage: Factors Leading to the Cold War
The end of World War II saw the world in a state of flux.
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Nuclear Arms Race: The Build up of Weapons on Both Sides
The arms race between the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War saw a dramatic increase in the number of nuclear weapons on both sides.
East vs. West: Ideologies at the Heart of the Cold War
The Cold War was a battle of ideologies between the East and the West. At the heart of the conflict were two distinct political philosophies: capitalism and communism.
Escalation and Expansion: Key Moments in Cold War Development
The Korean War was one of the earliest major conflicts of the Cold War, and it was a direct result of the Cold War's power struggle between the United States and the Soviet Union.
Key Players: Important Figures and Their Roles in the Cold War
Joseph Stalin was the leader of the Soviet Union from 1924 until his death in 1953.
Proxy Wars: How Regional Conflicts Played into the Cold War
The Cold War was a period of intense geopolitical tension between the United States and the Soviet Union.
De-escalation: Early Signs of the Cold War Thawing
The Russian-Chinese split of the late 1950s was a major turning point in the Cold War.
The Berlin Wall Comes Down: Pivotal Moments in the End of the Cold War
The Berlin Wall was a physical manifestation of the ideological divide between East and West during the Cold War.
Consequences and Legacy: How the Cold War Has Influenced the Modern World
The end of the Cold War in 1989-91 marked a new era in international relations.