Unwrapping the Cold War: Containment Beyond Textbooks and Tensions
Words: 567 1439When we think of the Cold War, our minds often conjure up images of spy thrillers, nuclear stand-offs, and a world divided by ideologies. But at the heart of this global drama was a strategy known as 'containment.' Coined by American diplomat George Kennan, containment was the United States' master plan to keep communism in check. But what does that really mean, and why does it still matter? Let’s unpack this a bit. First off, containment wasn't just about sending […]