USA Topic 7 - The search for world peace since 1970 Flashcards
What is detente
Reduction in tension
What were the reasons for detente
- USA and USSR were keen on arms limitation talks
- USA was seeking an end to the war after the Vietnam war
- The threat of nuclear war after the cuban missile crisis concerned everybody
What were the most significant examples of detente in action
The SALT agreements and the helsinki agreements
What did SALT stand for
Strategic arms limitation talks
What did SALT stand for
Strategic arms limitation talks
What was SALT I
- Imposed limits on the USA and USSR’s nuclear capabilities
What was the significance of SALT I
It was the first agreement between the superpowers that limited nuclear weapons
What was SALT II
The agreement to limit the number of nuclear delivery vehicles to 2400 and to ban ICBM launchers
What were the Helsinki agreements
The declaration between the USA, USSR and 33 other countries on respecting human rights and fundamental freedoms
What were the reasons for the improved relations between the USA and China
- The relationship between China and the USSR had deteriorated and Nixon saw this as an opportunity to exploit their relations
- Nixon hope closer relations between China would help end the Vietnam war
What was the ping-pong diplomacy
- Chinese ping pong team invited the USA team to play in China
- Chinese player gave a car ride to an American player
- This friendly act was heavily publicised and helped to improve relations
What was the impact of the ping pong diplomacy
Nixon became the first President to visit China
When did Nixon visit China
February 1972
Who was the PDPA
A communist party in Afganistan
What did the PDPA impose
A Communist reform program where Muslims were imprisoned tortured and murdered
Who did Afghan Muslims join to oppose the PDPA
’Miyabideen’ Which was a guerrilla movement proclaimed to be on a holy mission for Allah
