The Cold War: Ideologies and Nuclear Weapons

This lecture delves into the emergence of the non-aligned movement, the ideological clash of the Cold War, and the pivotal role of nuclear weapons. It explores how different interests benefited from war policies, the consolidation of national power, and the nuclear arms race between the US and USSR. The course structure includes an introductory overview, group work, and discussions on various historical events such as the Berlin Crisis, the Korean War, the Sino-Soviet alliance, and the Cuban Missile Crisis.