Hey future historians! 🤓 Ready to dive into the world of Cold War diplomacy without the boring stuff? Let's break down the era of détente, so you can impress everyone with your mad knowledge.

• When: 1968-1980
• What Happened in 1980: Ronald Reagan's victory in the US Presidential election marked the end of détente and ushered in the 'Second Cold War'.

• Definition: It's French for "a relaxation of tension."

• Between Whom?: Mainly the USA and the USSR, but also USA-China and Western Europe-Soviet Union.

  🌍 Real-world Example: Think of détente like two neighbors who've been fighting over a fence finally deciding to have a BBQ together. They're not besties, but hey, at least they're talking.

• Fear of Nuclear War 😱: Both superpowers realized that pushing the big red button was bad for everyone.

  🎮 Real-world Example: It's like playing a game of chicken in cars, except the cars are nuclear-armed missiles. Nobody wants to crash!

• Nuclear Parity: By 1969, the USSR caught up with the USA in terms of nuclear capabilities.

  🏋️ Real-world Example: Imagine two equally matched arm-wrestlers. Neither can easily overpower the other, so they're more likely to negotiate.