Definition: Military theory of nuclear deterrence holding that neither side will attack the other if both sides are guaranteed to be totally destroyed in the conflict. The theory was developed during the Cold War‚ when the US‚ USSR and respective allies held nuclear weapons of such number and strength that they were capable of destroying the other side completely and threatened to do so if attacked. Proponents argued that the fear of MAD was the best way to secure peace‚ rather than threatening a
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grain to state-coerced citizens into a unified state. • Stalin took land from richer peasants‚ Kulaks. More than 1 million Kulaks deported to Siberia. He began to liquidate‚ and arbitrarily decide who was and who was not a Kulak. • Dr. Sergei Khrushchev “everybody fought everybody” no one had time • Intimidation and fear were agents for the consolidation of Stalin’s power. He subdued the peasantry at large‚ nearly causing a civil war among the peasants. • Brzezinski “terror systematically organised”
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War 1 Norma Jean Smith His104 World Civilization 11 ABG1007A The Cold War of the 1900 Century Jill Walsh March 15‚ 2010 War 2 The Cold War of the 1900 Century The Cold War period lasted from the mid-1940 ’s until the late 1980 ’s. During this period international politics were shaped by this intense rivalry between these two great blocs of power and the political ideologies they represented. The United States and its allies represented democracy and capitalism while
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Lesson 5 The concept of national interest can be defined as the goals that states pursue to maximize what is selfishly best for their country. It is a very central issue in international relations. National interest could also be defined as the principles‚ perceptions and practicalities that together shape a state’s foreign policies. Basically‚ a state’s sovereignty is its most important asset and it seeks to preserve and promote it at all costs. In his book National Interest‚ Joseph Frankel says
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The Effects of the Space Race on the Cold War and Following Decades. Kevin R. Harmon Bethel University 4/11/17 Abstract The Space Race‚ a conflict between the United States and the Soviet Union‚ also known as the U.S.S.R. The Space Race started as a result of rising tensions between these two very powerful nations. At the time‚ Soviet Russia was a heavily communist country and considered the greatest threat to our nation. As a result of this view on the soviet’s intentions‚ the American people
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between 1953 and 1958.” How far do you agree with this view? o Structure: Introduction Main Body • Yes o 1954‚ Geneva accords o 1955‚ Vietnam War Taiwan Crisis o 1956‚ Suez Crisis Hungarian Crisis crushed • No o Khrushchev denounced Stalin – peaceful co-existence o 1955 April: Austrian State Treaty July‚ Geneva Summit Conclusion • Introduction o In July 1953‚ a military armistice was signed at Panmujom; ending the Korean War. o Consequences of the
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proved that the more relaxed attitude of Soviet Premier Khrushchev would not prevent the outbreak of nuclear war. The incident could not have come at a worse time either‚ as both Khrushchev and Eisenhower (the then American President) were set to meet at the East-West Summit in Paris. It was hoped that they would eventually sign a treaty relieving some of the Cold war tensions in Europe. Once the plane wreckage had been secured‚ Khrushchev announced that an American plane
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Key:- - Conferences Revolts Doctrines/plans Crises’/blockades other Key:- - Conferences Revolts Doctrines/plans Crises’/blockades other History Edexcel Cold war – 1943 to 1991 Unit One – How did the cold war develop? Tehran Conference: 1943 The Big three attended (Stalin‚ Roosevelt and Churchill) Things they agreed on: *
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The Cuban Missile Crisis‚ an event that occurred in October 1962‚ almost turned the Cold War “hot”‚ presumably destructive for humanity as we know it. However‚ the conflict proved manageable‚ to all participating sides‚ as no nuclear war actually occurred. To evade escalation of the conflict‚ involved nations were obliged to come to an agreement‚ and overcome their differences. To reach the phase of a resolution however‚ opposing states had to undergo a series of events‚ which escalated the conflict
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