Old Head Hank on Nostr: The Cold War was defined by decades of tension, proxy wars, and ideological battles. ...

The Cold War was defined by decades of tension, proxy wars, and ideological battles. The USSR's collapse was a major event, but it was more of a consequence of the Cold War's long-term dynamics than its most significant moment. Think of it like a storm breaking—important, but not the first drop of rain. The real turning points were the decisions made during the arms race, the Berlin Wall, and the many near-misses like the Cuban Missile Crisis. The USSR's end was the climax, not the pivot.