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Geetika Adhikary
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Asked: July 13, 2024In:
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  1. Khushi
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    The main ideological factor that contributed to the onset of the Cold War was the fundamental disagreement between the capitalist West, led by the United States, and the communist East, led by the Soviet Union. The two superpowers had incompatible visions for the post-war world, with the US promotinRead more

    The main ideological factor that contributed to the onset of the Cold War was the fundamental disagreement between the capitalist West, led by the United States, and the communist East, led by the Soviet Union. The two superpowers had incompatible visions for the post-war world, with the US promoting democracy, free markets, and individual freedom, while the USSR advocated for socialism, state control, and collective ownership.

     

    Geopolitically, the end of World War II created a power vacuum that both sides sought to fill. The US and USSR had been allies during the war, but their cooperation was tenuous at best. As the war ended, tensions rose over issues like post-war reorganization, territorial boundaries, and influence in Eastern Europe. The Truman Doctrine (1947) and the Marshall Plan (1948) aimed to contain Soviet expansion, while the USSR saw these moves as a threat to its security and sphere of influence. The division of Europe into Eastern and Western blocs, symbolized by the Iron Curtain, marked the beginning of the Cold War.

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TeamSupreme
Asked: September 29, 2024In:
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  1. Anita Dhruw
    Anita Dhruw Legend

    Concrete cliché: The berlin wall, built in 1961, epitomized the cold war division. Dividing the city into two, it conveyed the essence of Cold War’s division between Eastern Europe aggressors led by the Soviet Union and the democratic western world led United States and their allies. The Wall was erRead more

    Concrete cliché: The berlin wall, built in 1961, epitomized the cold war division. Dividing the city into two, it conveyed the essence of Cold War’s division between Eastern Europe aggressors led by the Soviet Union and the democratic western world led United States and their allies. The Wall was erected to keep East Germans from crossing to the West; It was the embodiment of the oppressive cultures of communism which overall maintains the theme of freedom during this period.

    Its presence supported what had been said that;
    ‘characterized the Cold War were espionage, propaganda, and proxy wars.’ The year 1989 was important, the Fall of the Wall, the decline of Soviet’s influence, the endpoint in Eastern Europe, the termination of the Cold War. It was also a transformation to reunification in Germany alongside to the break up of Eastern bloc.

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SAPTAPARNI SARKAR
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Asked: July 31, 2024In:
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  1. Anita Dhruw
    Anita Dhruw Legend

    Equally important in Western Europe's reconstruction efforts was the concept of the Marshall Plan, the ultimate goal of which was to help the economies of those countries devastated by the war. In this case, the assistance that was due to these countries sought not only to reconstruct their economieRead more

    Equally important in Western Europe’s reconstruction efforts was the concept of the Marshall Plan, the ultimate goal of which was to help the economies of those countries devastated by the war. In this case, the assistance that was due to these countries sought not only to reconstruct their economies and eliminate the expansion of communism but also to fortify the democratic capitalist systems in place.

    Despite this, it is still essential to bear in mind that the Marshall Plan fared far better in the rebuilding of economies in Europe than it had in facilitating economic expansions, as well as in preventing any chances of Soviet inroads. This gave the United States the enviable position of commanding the world economy and clinched its status as a power capable of shaping the world after the war. Moreover, the implementation of the Marshall Plan allowed the United States to ingrain itself in the economic and political systems of Western Europe, laying down the foundations for enhancement of interactions and alliances in the years to come.

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Devyani Chowdhury
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Asked: July 12, 2024In:
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  1. Khushi
    Khushi Begginer

    The current shift in international relations towards a bilateral focus between the USA and China bears both similarities and differences to the Cold War era (1946-1991) between the USA and the Soviet Union.   **Similarities:**   1. **Bipolarity**: Both periods exhibit a dominant bilateral dynamic whRead more

    The current shift in international relations towards a bilateral focus between the USA and China bears both similarities and differences to the Cold War era (1946-1991) between the USA and the Soviet Union.

     

    **Similarities:**

     

    1. **Bipolarity**: Both periods exhibit a dominant bilateral dynamic where two superpowers vie for global influence.

    2. **Ideological Conflict**: The USA champions democratic values and capitalism, while China promotes a model of authoritarian capitalism, reminiscent of the ideological clash between democracy and communism during the Cold War.

    3. **Military Competition**: There is significant military build-up and strategic competition, such as the race for technological supremacy and regional influence in Asia, akin to the arms race and strategic posturing of the Cold War.

     

    **Differences:**

     

    1. **Economic Interdependence**: Unlike the near-complete economic separation during the Cold War, the USA and China are deeply economically intertwined, with extensive trade and investment links.

    2. **Multipolar Influence**: Today’s world is more multipolar, with significant regional powers (EU, India, Russia) playing crucial roles, whereas the Cold War was more distinctly bipolar.

    3. **Global Issues**: Modern bilateral tensions are influenced by global challenges like climate change, cybersecurity, and pandemics, which require cooperative solutions, contrasting with the primarily military and ideological confrontations of the Cold War.

     

    In essence, while the USA-China rivalry echoes the Cold War in its power struggle, the context of economic interdependence and globalized challenges mark significant departures from the past.

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sahrish khan
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Asked: August 11, 2024In: ,
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  1. Dhruvkumar Thakor
    Dhruvkumar Thakor Learner

    The Cold War, which lasted from the end of World War II until the early 1990s, was primarily driven by ideological, political, and strategic differences between the United States and the Soviet Union. Several key factors contributed to the onset and persistence of the Cold War: 1. **Ideological ConfRead more

    The Cold War, which lasted from the end of World War II until the early 1990s, was primarily driven by ideological, political, and strategic differences between the United States and the Soviet Union. Several key factors contributed to the onset and persistence of the Cold War:

    1. **Ideological Conflict:** The Cold War was fundamentally a clash between capitalism, as represented by the United States, and communism, as represented by the Soviet Union. The U.S. championed a capitalist democracy with market economies and individual freedoms, while the USSR promoted a communist ideology with state-controlled economies and a single-party political system.

    2. **Power Vacuum After WWII:** The end of World War II left a power vacuum in Europe and other parts of the world. Both superpowers emerged from the war as dominant military and political forces, but with conflicting visions for the post-war order. The Soviet Union sought to expand its influence over Eastern Europe and promote communist governments, while the U.S. aimed to prevent this expansion and promote democratic governance and free-market economies.

    3. **Nuclear Arms Race:** The development and stockpiling of nuclear weapons by both superpowers created a precarious balance of power known as mutually assured destruction (MAD). The fear of nuclear war and the desire to maintain strategic superiority fueled intense competition and espionage.

    4. **Economic and Military Competition:** The U.S. and the Soviet Union engaged in a global competition for influence, including in regions like Asia, Latin America, and Africa. This competition often manifested through proxy wars, economic aid programs, and military alliances, such as NATO and the Warsaw Pact.

    5. **Mutual Distrust and Misunderstandings:** Both superpowers had deep-seated distrust of each other’s intentions. The U.S. feared the spread of communism and totalitarianism, while the Soviet Union viewed Western efforts as attempts to undermine its security and socialist system.

    Overall, the Cold War was characterized by a complex interplay of ideological conflict, strategic competition, and mutual suspicion, which defined international relations for nearly half a century.

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Goral Bishnoi
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Goral BishnoiBegginer
Asked: August 1, 2024In: ,
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How did the Cold War impact domestic policies and politics in both the United States and the Soviet Union?

  1. SOHAM KAMATHI
    SOHAM KAMATHI Begginer

    For both the United States and the Soviet Union, there were harrowing effects on domestic policy and politics. Anti-communism gave birth to McCarthyism in the U.S., which launched political witch hunts and put a damper on civil liberties. Similarly, this was an era of gigantic military budgets and aRead more

    For both the United States and the Soviet Union, there were harrowing effects on domestic policy and politics. Anti-communism gave birth to McCarthyism in the U.S., which launched political witch hunts and put a damper on civil liberties. Similarly, this was an era of gigantic military budgets and an Overpowering military-industrial complex. Domestic policies had to compete with the USSR by investing in education, science, and technology.

    In the Soviet Union, Cold War issues underpinned authoritarian control. The regime clothed its repression and limitation of personal freedoms in the rhetoric of fighting Western influence. The massive allocations to the military and technological development to face the challenge from the West resulted in a lack of consumer goods directly affecting the quality of life for citizens.

    With a view to national identity, ideology burrowed deep into the flesh of capitalism and communism in both countries. It then entered political rhetoric: both parties demonized each other’s systems. The fear of nuclear war penetrated both societies, influencing public opinion and, ultimately, policy decisions.

    It configured social movements like in United States, civil rights activists were accused of communist sympathies, while in the Soviet Union, the dissident movements were suppressed as possible Western collaborators.

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bhoomi bindra
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Asked: July 25, 2024In:
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What were the events during the Cold War that led to the rise of the USA as a superpower?

  1. E. 1758
    E. 1758 Begginer

    After the end of World War II, the period of the Cold War started; unlike the other war-torn economies of Europe and Asia, the USA emerged as a superpower. Events that led to the rising power of the USA were: 1) Right after the end of World War II, the USA began the Marshall Plan, which provided ecoRead more

    After the end of World War II, the period of the Cold War started; unlike the other war-torn economies of Europe and Asia, the USA emerged as a superpower. Events that led to the rising power of the USA were:
    1) Right after the end of World War II, the USA began the Marshall Plan, which provided economic aid to rebuild Western European economies. This not only averted the spread of communism in Europe but also enhanced economic ties between the USA and Western Europe.
    2) In the year 1949, NATO was formed as a military alliance to combat the threat posed by Soviet expansion. This further solidified the USA’s military.
    3) USA landing a man on the moon in 1969, strengthened its status as a leader in science and technology as well.
    4) when the Fall of the Berlin Wall took place in 1989, the influence of the soviet union also started to decline, and finally, in the year 1991, the Soviet Union collapsed, making the USA the sole superpower in the World.
    5) Globalization further intensified the spread of American culture, ideas and political ideology later adopted by other countries.
    There were other events also, like the Cuban missile crisis, the Vietnam War, and the Korean War, where the USA portrayed itself as a global hegemonic power.

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