Events with tag - Geopolitics

April 7, 1954

Introduction of the Domino Theory

President Dwight D. Eisenhower introduced the Domino Theory during a press conference, establishing a cornerstone of U.S. foreign policy that suggested communist takeover of one nation would lead to communist expansion in neighboring countries.

December 26, 1991

End of the Cold War

The Cold War officially concluded on December 26, 1991, with the dissolution of the Soviet Union, marking the end of decades-long geopolitical tensions between the United States and USSR. This historic event was preceded by several crucial developments including the fall of the Berlin Wall and Gorbachev's reforms.