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The Roots of the Cold War
How two nuclear superpowers came to dominate global politics in the mid-20th century.
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The Nuclear Arms Race
How the race between the US and USSR to arm themselves with nuclear weapons led to mutually assured destruction
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East vs. West
How the culture war between the US and USSR fuelled the Cold War.
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Escalation and Expansion
The moments where the Cold War turned violent - and armageddon was narrowly avoided.
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Key Players in the Cold War
The major leaders who shaped the story of the Cold War.
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Proxy Wars
How regional conflicts came to be proxy battlegrounds for the superpowers to test each other's strength.
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De-Escalation
The early signs of the Cold War thawing - a long process of de-escalation and incremental concessions.
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The Berlin Wall
How the fall of the Berlin Wall precipitated the ultimate collapse of the Soviet Union and the end of the Cold War.
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The End and Legacy of the Cold War
How the Cold War came to an end, and how its legacy continues to shape global politics.