Soviet Foreign Policy

Soviet foreign policy was shaped by the desire to promote communism globally and counter Western capitalism, especially during the Cold War. It aimed to expand influence through support for socialist movements and regimes, establishing a sphere of influence in Eastern Europe. The USSR engaged in military alliances, such as the Warsaw Pact, and competed with the United States in areas like nuclear arms and space exploration. Key events, like the Cuban Missile Crisis, reflected tensions. Overall, Soviet foreign policy focused on security, ideological competition, and maintaining control over its satellite states while confronting perceived Western threats.