Cold War Dynamics: The Third World and Dependency Theory
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Cold War Power Struggles and the Third World
During the Cold War, the USSR (Communist) and the US (Capitalist) attempted to convince the Third World to become part of their respective blocs, each highlighting their own advantages. The USA wanted to demonstrate strength by controlling and exploiting Latin America. While the US promoted free trade, it was difficult to implement in Latin America because governments desired total control, resisted economic integration, and faced challenges with product pricing and difficult geography.
Geopolitical Triangulation and Strategic Shifts
The US intended to leverage the poor relationship between China and the USSR, known as Triangulation. This was complicated because Khrushchev criticized Stalin, the USSR... Continue reading "Cold War Dynamics: The Third World and Dependency Theory" »