U.S.-Soviet relations

U.S.-Soviet relations from the Cold War era to the early 1990s involved intense rivalry between two superpowers: the United States and the Soviet Union. They competed politically, economically, and militarily, particularly over ideas of capitalism versus communism. This rivalry led to arms races, espionage, and conflicts in various regions, but also periods of détente and negotiations to reduce nuclear risks. The Cold War ended with the Soviet Union's dissolution in 1991, transforming global politics and easing earlier tensions, allowing these nations to shift toward cooperation and new diplomatic understanding.