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Détente: Thawing of Cold War Tensions

Explore the shift from brinkmanship to détente during the Cold War history. From the brink of nuclear war to reduced tensions, follow key events such as the Soviet-Chinese split, Nixon's visits to Communist powers, and Reagan's anti-Communist stance. Unravel the complexities of international relations during this transformative period.

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Détente: Thawing of Cold War Tensions

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  1. Détente: Thawing of Cold War Tensions

  2. The Soviet-Chinese Split • In 1950, Mao and Stalin sign friendship treaty, but tensions grow • Chinese and Soviets each want to lead world communism • Khrushchev ends economic aid and refuses to share nuclear secrets

  3. Brinkmanship Breaks Down • Brinkmanship: going to the brink (edge) of war • Brinkmanship causes repeated crises; nuclear war a constant threat

  4. Khrushchev & Kennedy

  5. The United States Turns to Détente • Vietnam-era turmoil fuels desire for less confrontational policy • Détente—policy of reducing Cold War tensions to avoid conflict • Richard M. Nixon—U.S. president who launches détente

  6. Nixon Visits Communist Powers • Nixon visits Communist China and Soviet Union, signs SALT I Treaty • SALT—Strategic Arms Limitation Talks—limit nuclear weapons

  7. Nixon in China

  8. Soviets Invade Afghanistan • Soviets invade Afghanistan in 1979, seek to make it part of empire • Rebels forces form mujahideento fight Communist rule, backed by the U.S.

  9. The Collapse of Détente • Congress will not ratify SALT II due to Soviet invasion of Afghanistan

  10. Reagan Takes an Anti-Communist Stance •Ronald Reagan—anti-Communist U.S. president takes office in 1981 • Increases military spending • In 1985, new Soviet leadership allows easing of Cold War tensions

  11. U.S. President Ronald Reagan & Soviet Leader Mikhail Gorbachev

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