Two blocks, one face-off after 1945: think “two poles” not “two wars”.
1. What does bipolarisation mean in the context of the Cold War?
2. Which statement best describes the Bloc of the West?
3. What is a proxy war during the Cold War?
Cold War — definition?
A rivalry between US and USSR post-1945.
Bipolarisation — role?
Divides world into two superpower blocs.
Bloc of the West — alliance?
US-led group aligned with Western policies.
Rivalry mechanisms?
Arms race, space race, propaganda, espionage, proxy wars.
Proxy war — example?
Vietnam War as US vs North Vietnam.
Détente — purpose?
Reduce Cold War tensions.
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