Historical Context & Key Concepts

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Cold War

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SubjectCold War

This resource explores the complex landscape of proxy conflicts during the Cold War (1947-1991), where the United States and the Soviet Union engaged in indirect confrontations globally, particularly in Latin America, Africa, and the Middle East. The learning objectives focus on identifying key examples of such conflicts, analyzing the motivations driving superpower interventions (including ideological and resource motivations), and evaluating the lasting consequences on affected nations. Significant cases are covered, such as the Cuban Missile Crisis, Vietnam War, and the interventions in Iran and Afghanistan, highlighting both the geopolitical strategies employed and the resulting political, economic, and social challenges that persist today. This document aims to illuminate the interplay between local disputes and global superpower dynamics, encouraging critical thinking about historical precedents and their modern implications.