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Yalta Conference: Cold War's Seeds of Global Rivalry

4/13/2025

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The post-World War II landscape was marked by a tense great-power rivalry, as leaders like Stalin and Roosevelt maneuvered through the Yalta Conference, reshaping global politics. This cold war era, while avoiding direct confrontations, ignited fierce proxy wars across Asia, leaving a lasting impact on international relations.

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The post-World War II landscape was marked by a tense great-power rivalry, as leaders like Stalin and Roosevelt maneuvered through the Yalta Conference, reshaping global politics. This cold war era, while avoiding direct confrontations, ignited fierce proxy wars across Asia, leaving a lasting impact on international relations.