Understanding the Cold War: Origins, Events, and Impact

[Audio] Today I will be talking about the Cold War: its origins events and its lasting impact on international relations. The Cold War was a geopolitical tension between the United States and the Soviet Union from 1945 to 1991. This tension manifested itself through numerous political economic and military conflicts which caused great instability and change around the world. We will examine the underlying causes of the Cold War as well as the events that shaped it and the lasting impacts it has had on the international community. By looking at all these elements we can gain insight into the role the Cold War has played in modern international relations..

[Audio] After World War II the United States and Soviet Union emerged as two superpowers with conflicting ideologies leading to economic and military competition that resulted in the Cold War. Major combatants included the U S and its allies and the Soviet Union and its allies with Europe as the main location of confrontation. The Cold War tension extended to other regions such as Korea and Vietnam and its impact is still felt in international relations today..