US-Soviet relations

US-Soviet relations, spanning much of the 20th century, were marked by ideological conflict between capitalism (US) and communism (Soviet Union). After World War II, tensions escalated into the Cold War, characterized by arms races, espionage, and proxy wars in various regions, such as Korea and Afghanistan. Key events included the Cuban Missile Crisis and arms control treaties. Though the relationship was fraught with distrust and competition, it also involved diplomacy and negotiations. With the Soviet Union's collapse in 1991, relations shifted, but remnants of Cold War dynamics still influence global politics today.