The term refers to the territorial and ideological growth of the Soviet Union during the Cold War, as it aimed to spread communism and increase its influence over other countries.
Related terms
Iron Curtain: This term refers to the division between Eastern and Western Europe during the Cold War, symbolizing the separation between communist and capitalist countries.
Truman Doctrine: This policy was developed by President Harry Truman in 1947 as a response to Soviet expansionism. It aimed to provide economic and military aid to countries threatened by communism.
Marshall Plan: Also known as the European Recovery Program, this initiative provided financial assistance from the United States to rebuild war-torn Western European economies after World War II. It aimed at preventing those countries from falling under Soviet influence.