SovietAmerican relations from "summary" of Years of Renewal by Henry Kissinger
Throughout the Cold War, Soviet-American relations were characterized by intense rivalry and hostility. The two superpowers engaged in a global power struggle, each trying to gain the upper hand in various regions around the world. This competition led to a number of confrontations, both direct and indirect, as the United States and the Soviet Union sought to expand their spheres of influence and project their power onto the international stage. Despite the adversarial nature of their relationship, there were also periods of detente and cooperation between the two countries. These moments of relative calm were often short-lived and were usually followed by renewed tensions and conflicts. The strategic interests of the United States and the Soviet Union were fundamentally at odds, leading to a cycle of confrontation and de-escalation that characterized their interactions throughout the Cold War. The end of the Cold War brought about a fundamental shift in Soviet-American relations. With the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, the United States emerged as the world's sole superpower, marking the end of dec...
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