History A-Level
Geopolitical realignment and the Cold War
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A dramatic shift in China's foreign policy, from severe deterioration of relations with the USSR to improved relations with the USA as a counterbalance to the Soviets.
Topics that use Geopolitical realignment and the Cold War
- 2P The Transformation of China, 1936–1997 – The Cultural Revolution, 1966–1976 (A-level only) (AQA A-Level)
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