History A-Level
Cold War diplomacy and détente
What Cold War diplomacy and détente means in History A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Cold War diplomacy and détente
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A relaxation of tensions and a management strategy, not a resolution of the underlying ideological conflict with the USSR.
Topics that use Cold War diplomacy and détente
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