Cold War dynamics

Definition

Cold War dynamics refers to the political, economic, and military competition between the United States and the Soviet Union during the second half of the 20th century. It involved ideological conflicts, proxy wars, arms races, and diplomatic tensions.

Related terms

Arms race: This term refers to a competition between nations to develop and acquire more powerful weapons.

Proxy war: A proxy war is a conflict between two opposing powers that use third parties as substitutes for fighting directly.

Iron Curtain: The Iron Curtain was a metaphorical division separating Western Europe from Eastern Europe during the Cold War.