Both sides held enough weapons to ensure "Mutually Assured Destruction" (MAD).
The end of the war did not bring "the end of history," but rather a new set of challenges. The Cold War: A Post-Cold War History
Economic aid rebuilt Western Europe to prevent Soviet influence. Both sides held enough weapons to ensure "Mutually
Rapid fall of communist regimes in Eastern Europe. 🏛️ The Post-Cold War Legacy The Cold War: A Post-Cold War History
The U.S. pledged to stop the spread of communism.
Competition shifted to technological dominance and the moon landing. 3. The Collapse (1980–1991)