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