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Case study 1: Japanese Expansion In East Asia 1931-41 (The Global War)
Case study 1: Japanese Expansion In East Asia 1931-41 (The Global War)
Case Study 2: German & Italian Expansion 1933-40 (The Global War)
Case Study 2: German & Italian Expansion 1933-40 (The Global War)
Part 1 - Rivalry, Mistrust & Accord (The Cold War)
Part 1 - Rivalry, Mistrust & Accord (The Cold War)
Part 2 - Leaders & Nations (The Cold War)
Part 2 - Leaders & Nations (The Cold War)
Part 3 - Cold War Crises (The Cold War)
Part 3 - Cold War Crises (The Cold War)
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Unraveling Détente: The Pivotal Era That Reshaped U.S.-Soviet Relations

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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.

Timeframe 📅

  • 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'.

What's Détente, Yo? 🤝

  • 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.

Why Did Everyone Want to Chill? 🛑

  • 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.

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Part 1 - Rivalry, Mistrust & Accord (The Cold War)

Unraveling Détente: The Pivotal Era That Reshaped U.S.-Soviet Relations

Word Count Emoji
689 words
Reading Time Emoji
4 mins read
Updated at Emoji
Last edited on 5th Nov 2024

Table of content

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.

Timeframe 📅

  • 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'.

What's Détente, Yo? 🤝

  • 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.

Why Did Everyone Want to Chill? 🛑

  • 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.

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