Cold War

Definition

The Cold War was a period of political tension and military rivalry between two superpowers, United States and Soviet Union (1947-1991), without actual warfare but marked by economic competition, technological race (like Space Race), proxy wars, etc.

Related terms

Iron Curtain: A term used to describe the division between communist Eastern Europe (led by USSR) and democratic Western Europe (led by US) during Cold War era.

Containment Policy: An American foreign policy aimed at preventing spread of communism abroad during Cold War era.

Space Race: Competition between US & USSR during Cold War to achieve superior spaceflight capability.