Cold War policies

Definition

Cold War policies refer to the strategies and actions taken by the United States and Soviet Union during the period of heightened tension and competition between them from 1945 to 1991. These policies were aimed at promoting their respective ideologies, expanding influence, and preventing direct military conflict.

Related terms

Détente: This term refers to a period of relaxed tensions between the US and USSR during the Cold War when both sides aimed for diplomatic dialogue instead of confrontation.

Containment: The policy of containment involved preventing the spread of communism by using various means such as military intervention or economic aid.

Arms Race: The arms race was a competition between superpowers (US vs. USSR) to develop superior military technologies, especially nuclear weapons.