International relations, 1945-2003
Co-operation ends and the Cold War begins - CCEA
How did the collapse of the 'Grand Alliance' lead to the Cold War?
Emerging superpower rivalry and its consequences, 1945-49 - CCEA
As the Second World War came to an end, the growth of the Soviet superpower became increasingly apparent in Eastern Europe.
The Berlin blockade and airlift - CCEA
What caused the Berlin blockade crisis of 1948?
The Hungarian uprising - CCEA
A public uprising in Hungary against the USSR lead to bloodshed. What caused it? And what was the effect on international relations?
The Berlin Wall - CCEA
Learn about the reasons for growing tension over Berlin, the response of the West, the building of the Berlin Wall, and the consequences and impact on relations.
The Prague Spring - CCEA
For four months in 1968, Czechoslovakia broke free from Soviet rule. This period is now referred to as the Prague Spring, but why didn't it last?
The Korean War - CCEA
In June 1950, with the support of China and the Soviet Union, North Korea launched an attack on South Korea across the 38th parallel.
The Cuban Missile Crisis - CCEA
For 13 days in October 1962, the world appeared to stand on the brink of nuclear war. How was the Cuban Missile Crisis probably one of the most dangerous periods of the Cold War?
The Vietnam War - CCEA
How did Vietnam become a disastrous flashpoint for the US during the Cold War?
The Soviet invasion of Afghanistan - CCEA
After a period of détente between the US and the USSR, relations deteriorate once more over Afghanistan.
The end of the Cold War, 1985–91 - CCEA
The Cold War ended because of problems faced by the USSR and USA at home and abroad.
9/11 and the 'war on terror' - CCEA
The new age of conflict, the ‘war on terror’ and the impact on international relations.
The invasion of Iraq, 2003 - CCEA
The American invasion of Iraq in 2003 is partially seen as a legacy of the 1991 Gulf War.
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