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What was the Cold War?
The Cold War was a geopolitical struggle that emerged after
World War II between the United States and its Western allies
and the Soviet Union and the Eastern Bloc From the late
1940s until the early 1990s, it was characterized by
ideological, political and military competition without direct
armed conflict between the two superpowers The world was
divided into two spheres of influence, leading to the West
forming NATO and the East forming the Warsaw Pact.
Origins
The origins of the Cold War can be traced to ideological
differences between the capitalist, democratic West led by
the United States and the communist, authoritarian East led
by the Soviet Union. Tensions escalated with the
development of nuclear weapons, the division of Germany,
and competition for global influence.

The Truman Doctrine and the Marshall Plan marked the

United States' commitment to stopping the spread of
communism, setting the stage for a protracted confrontation.
The Iron Curtain
Winston Churchill's famous “Iron Curtain” speech in 1946
highlighted Europe's division between the Western and Eastern
regions. The term has become synonymous with the
ideological and material separation between the democratic
and communist worlds.

This division was not only geographical but also ideological,

leading to the formation of East and West Germany, and later
the Berlin Wall.
The Arms Race
The Cold War was marked by an intense arms race between
the United States and the Soviet Union. The two
superpowers sought to surpass each other in military
technology and nuclear capabilities, leading to the
development of intercontinental ballistic missiles and a
nuclear arms race that increased global tensions.
unprecedented level.

A policy of mutually assured destruction emerged, in which

both sides acknowledged that a full-scale nuclear war
would be disastrous for everyone.
Proxy Wars

Unable to engage in direct conflict without causing

global disaster, the United States and the Soviet Union
engaged in proxy wars in various regions of the world.
South Korea, Vietnam, Afghanistan and other regions
have become battlegrounds for ideological and
strategic influence.

These conflicts, often fueled by local conflicts,

became emblematic of the broader Cold War struggle,
with each superpower supporting opposing sides.
Space Race

The Cold War extended to space, with the United

States and the Soviet Union vying for technological
supremacy. The launch of the first artificial satellite,
Sputnik, by the Soviet Union in 1957 marked the
beginning of the space race. This rivalry culminated
when the United States sent the first man to the
Moon with the Apollo 11 mission in 1969,
symbolizing America's victory in the Cold War.
Reasons For Migration During The Cold Wat

During the Cold War, migration occurred for various

reasons that stemmed from political, economic, and social
factors. Economic inequalities between the Eastern and
Western sides prompted individuals and families to seek a
higher standard of living in developed capitalist societies.
Scholars and students moved in pursuit of superior
educational opportunities, while individuals that were
dissatisfied with their home countries' political systems
seeked refuge in more democratic societies. Overall, Cold
War migration was a inflicting battle of geopolitical
tensions and personal motivations.
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