Hayat Ashraf

The Cold War was a period of geopolitical tension and ideological rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union and their respective allies from the end of World War II in 1945 until the early 1990s. It was characterized by a state of non-military conflict, political hostility, and a constant threat of nuclear war. Here is an overview of the Cold War: Origins and Ideological Divide: The Cold War emerged as a result of the ideological differences between the capitalist, democratic United States and its allies, and the communist, authoritarian Soviet Union and its allies. The post-World War II world was divided into two spheres of influence: the Western Bloc led by the United States and the Eastern Bloc led by the Soviet Union. Containment Policy: The United States adopted a policy of containment, aiming to prevent the spread of communism and Soviet influence beyond its existing borders. This policy led to various strategies, including military alliances, economic aid programs s...