HTY 208S - History of the Cold War

The Diplomatic History of the Cold War will provide an overview of the diplomatic history of the Cold War from its origins until the collapse of the USSR in 1991. It will focus on US-Soviet relations but will also cover other important episodes associated with the Cold War such as the Korean and Vietnam wars, the Sino-Soviet split, the US opening to China in the early 1970s, the Helsinki process, and the end of the Communist regimes in Eastern Europe in 1989. Course Typically Offered: Every 3 years.

Prerequisite(s): None