What Started the Cold War? Sources of Conflict Between the United States and the Soviet Union

The Soviet Union, being in a defensive position, decided to retaliate for the first time on 'neutral' territory. This was primarily due to the Soviet Union's possession of nuclear weapons and the burgeoning prosperity within the Warsaw Pact bloc. The Soviet economy was not strong enough to exert subtle (economic) influence, leaving the Soviet Union with only one effective tool, which is perceived […]

ByIgor MiasnikowPublished:08/01/202315 min read