Cold War policies

Definition

Cold War policies refer to strategies and actions taken by both the United States (and its allies) and the Soviet Union (and its allies) during the period of geopolitical tension known as the Cold War. These policies were aimed at containing each other's influence and preventing direct military conflict.

Related terms

Containment: A policy adopted by the United States during the Cold War to prevent further expansion of communism.

Détente: A period characterized by reduced tensions between the United States and Soviet Union during the 1970s.

Arms Race: A competition between nations to develop superior military capabilities, particularly in terms of nuclear weapons.