Post-World War II refers to the period after the end of World War II (1945). It marked a significant shift in global politics with the emergence of new world powers and international organizations like the United Nations.
Related terms
Cold War: The ideological conflict between the United States and the Soviet Union that lasted from the late 1940s to the early 1990s, characterized by political tension, proxy wars, and nuclear arms race.
Decolonization: The process in which former colonies gained independence from their colonial rulers after World War II.
Globalization: The increasing interconnectedness of countries through economic, cultural, and political exchange on a global scale.