The period following the end of the Cold War in 1991 when tensions eased between the United States and Russia. It marked a shift in global geopolitics and the emergence of new challenges and opportunities for both nations.
Related terms
Globalization: The increasing interconnectedness of countries through economic, cultural, and technological integration.
Balkan Wars: A series of conflicts in the 1990s that took place in the Balkan region (Southeastern Europe) following the breakup of Yugoslavia.
Putin Era: Refers to Vladimir Putin's presidency in Russia since 1999 which significantly influenced U.S.-Russia relations during this period.