At the end of the 40s of the 20th century, the world underwent a historic transformation, a seemingly calm but undercurrent of political, economic and military conflictsIt was called the "Cold War".。This conflict, to a large extent, defined the pattern of international relations at the time, and the world pattern after its end is still profoundly influenced by it. Its origins can be traced back to March 12, 1947, when Truman of the United States declared his support for the Greek and Turkish rebellions, which became widely known as the Truman Doctrine.
The introduction of the Truman Doctrine marked the beginning of the Cold War. During the Cold War, the United States and its allies, mainly many capitalist countries in Europe, developed a tense and yet stable confrontational relationship with the Soviet Union and its allies, including the socialist countries of Eastern Europe. This relationship has generated deep divisions and conflicts in almost every possible field, from political systems to economic models, from cultural ideas to military strategy.
Despite the many serious divisions and conflicts that the Cold War bringed, it did not lead to large-scale wars on a global scale. This was primarily due to the fact that both the United States and the Soviet Union understood that any large-scale military conflict could provoke consequences that neither side could bear. Therefore, despite their decades-long struggle around the globe, this struggle is mainly carried out through "cold" methods such as local wars, technological and arms races, space races, diplomatic competitions, that is, "mutual containment without the use of force".
During the Cold War, although the Soviet Union and the United States were comparable in economic and military power, their social systems and ideologies were very different. This difference makes the conflict between the two superpowers even more complex and acute. Their confrontation is not only a military and economic competition, but also a showdown of values and ideas. This confrontation not only shaped the world pattern during the Cold War, but also has a profound impact on our world today.
In general, the beginning of the Cold War marked a new phase in the world. During this phase, the confrontation between the two superpowers became the main feature of the global political landscape. Although the conflict between them was very tense, they both did their best to avoid a large-scale war. This kind"Mutual containment, no use of force".The tactics, also known as the "Cold War", became the main feature of this period.
During the Cold War, the world experienced many major events, including the Korean War, the Cuban Missile Crisis, the Vietnam War, etc. All these events affected the course of the Cold War to varying degrees, and also changed the pattern of the world to a certain extent. Despite the many repercussions of these events, the end of the Cold War did not immediately change the landscape of the world. This is because although the Cold War is over, the strength of the two superpowers remains, and their influence still plays out around the world.
However, this pattern has gradually changed over time. The collapse of the Soviet Union marked the end of the Cold War and the defeat of the Soviet model. This has made the United States the world's only superpower, and it has also made the world more diverse. While the United States remains one of the most powerful countries in the world, other countries are gradually rising, forming today's multipolar landscape.
Overall, the Cold War was a complex and changeable period in history. It not only shaped the world at that time, but also had a profound impact on our world today. Although the Cold War has been over for many years, its effects are still playing out in our world. We can better understand our world today by understanding the history and impact of the Cold War.