Question

1)What do you think prevented a third World War from breaking out during the Cold War, given the fact that WWI and WWII were only 20 years apart?

2)The post-Cold War world has seen its share of conflict, including the new threat of international terrorism. What, in your opinion, has prevented the onset of WWIII in modern times?
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Answer 1

Globalized economy

Answer 2

It is often said that the North Atlantic Treaty Organization was founded in response to the threat posed by the Soviet Union. This is only partially true. In fact, the Alliance’s creation was part of a broader effort to serve three purposes: deterring Soviet expansionism, forbidding the revival of nationalist militarism in Europe through a strong North American presence on the continent, and encouraging European political integration.
Hamburg, destroyed by bombing
Hamburg, destroyed by bombing
© German Federal Archive
The aftermath of World War II saw much of Europe devastated in a way that is now difficult to envision. Approximately 36.5 million Europeans had died in the conflict, 19 million of them civilians. Refugee camps and rationing dominated daily life. In some areas, infant mortality rates were one in four. Millions of orphans wandered the burnt-out shells of former metropolises. In the German city of Hamburg alone, half a million people were homeless.
In addition, Communists aided by the Soviet Union were threatening elected governments across Europe. In February 1948, the Communist Party of Czechoslovakia, with covert backing from the Soviet Union, overthrew the democratically elected government in that country. Then, in reaction to the democratic consolidation of West Germany, the Soviets blockaded Allied-controlled West Berlin in a bid to consolidate their hold on the German capital. The heroism of the Berlin Airlift provided future Allies with some solace, but privation remained a grave threat to freedom and stability.

Answer 3

@CavebusterWatcher! for which question?

Answer 4

@sophadof The 1st 1

Answer 5

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Answer 6

@CavebusterWatcher! okay thank you!!

Answer 7

*Welcome* :D

Answer 8

is there any more question or is this question answered

Answer 9

I think it has been anwsered but the 2nd one hasn't

Answer 10

@micahm the 2nd one hasn't...

Answer 11

@CavebusterWatcher! Im still not clear on what the answer is though...like with your answer?,...

Answer 12

Do you need help

Answer 13

@ryanwhite499 yeahh

Answer 14

Ok you need the answer it seems like correct