Proxy wars in the Cold War were conflicts in which the United States and the Soviet Union backed opposing sides without fighting each other directly. This article details the history and significance of proxy wars in the Cold War.
Jimmy Carter was a former naval officer and governor of Georgia who became president after the Watergate era. He is also remembered for his long post-presidency, during which he gained international respect for his humanitarian and peace efforts. This article details the life and significance of Jimmy Carter.
The Tet Offensive was an important conflict in the course of the Vietnam War. In fact, the Tet Offensive remains one of the most important turning points of the entire conflict. This article details the causes, history and significance of the Tet Offensive.
A command economy is considered to be on the left side of the economic spectrum and is based on the principles of collectivism, such as: economic equality, collective interest and public property. This article details the history, examples, and main principles of a command economy.
Korea before the Korean War was shaped by Japanese colonial rule, postwar division, and the creation of North Korea and South Korea in 1948. This article details the history and significance of Korea Before the Korean War, especially in relation to the early stages of the Cold War.
Kim Il-Sung helped establish North Korea after World War II and became the dominant figure in its government for nearly half a century. His leadership left a lasting mark on Korean division and Cold War politics in Asia. This article details the life and significance of Kim Il-Sung.
The Kitchen Debate was a series of informal exchanges between United States Vice President Richard Nixon and Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev that took place on July 24th, 1959, at the American National Exhibition in Moscow. This article details the history and significance of the Kitchen Debate in the Cold War.
The Cold War was driven by an ideological conflict between the United States and the Soviet Union. This article details the history and significance of the ideological conflict in the Cold War.
The fall of the Berlin Wall on November 9th, 1989, was one of the most significant events of the 20th century and marked a defining turning point in the history of the Cold War. This article details the history and significance of the fall of the Berlin Wall.
Dictatorships have been a relatively common form of government throughout the course of the 20th century. This article details the history, principles, examples and techniques of dictatorships.