Russian Expansion
During the Second World War, the United States and the Soviet Union fought as allies against the Axis powers. The relationship between the two nations was strained. Americans were wary of Soviet communism and worried about Russian leader Joseph Stalin’s totalitarian rule the country. At the same time, the Soviets disliked the Americans’ drawn out refusal to treat Russia as an acknowledged force of the international community. They were also upset at the United States’ delayed entry into World War II, resulting in over ten million Russian deaths. Post war, these complaints helped to form the basis of an overwhelming sense of mutual distrust and animosity. Russian expansion efforts raised American fears of a plan for Communism to control the
world. Meanwhile, the Russia came became annoyed at what they viewed as American officials consistent invasive approach to international relations. The atmosphere at the onset of the Cold War was no doubt a hostile atmosphere between both nations. A bipolar world during the Cold War referred to all of the power in the world being held between two forces.
The tension between the United States today, developed from Russia’s opposition in a US invasion of Iraq. During the Bush administration it was thought that Iraq was in possession of nuclear weapons, following the 9/11 attacks. The relationship also went under more strain following a Russian invasion of Georgia and a North Korean nuclear threat. In many ways, the two nations still seem to seeking to control nuclear warfare without representation to how the other country is actually run.
world. Meanwhile, the Russia came became annoyed at what they viewed as American officials consistent invasive approach to international relations. The atmosphere at the onset of the Cold War was no doubt a hostile atmosphere between both nations. A bipolar world during the Cold War referred to all of the power in the world being held between two forces.
The tension between the United States today, developed from Russia’s opposition in a US invasion of Iraq. During the Bush administration it was thought that Iraq was in possession of nuclear weapons, following the 9/11 attacks. The relationship also went under more strain following a Russian invasion of Georgia and a North Korean nuclear threat. In many ways, the two nations still seem to seeking to control nuclear warfare without representation to how the other country is actually run.