The Cold War: Origins, Conflicts, and Global Impact
The Cold War was a prolonged geopolitical rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union from the late 1940s to 1991. Although the superpowers avoided direct large-scale conflict, their competition shaped military strategy, global alliances, nuclear policy, and international security.
Beyond its ideological divide between capitalism and communism, the Cold War involved proxy wars, espionage, technological competition, and an unprecedented arms race. Its legacy continues to influence modern defense planning and relations among major powers.
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