A Cold War trend refers to a pattern or characteristic that emerged during the Cold War era, which spanned from 1947 to 1991. These trends were often marked by competition, conflict, and ideological divisions between the United States and the Soviet Union.
Related terms
Arms Race: An arms race refers to a competition between nations to acquire more advanced weapons and military technology than their adversaries.
Proxy Wars: Proxy wars are conflicts fought between two or more opposing powers indirectly through third-party countries or groups.
Détente: Détente was a period of relaxation of tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union during the late Cold War era.