Question bank: Bipolar World

With the advancement of technology in capitalist countries, the Soviet Union became unable to compete in the international market, generating a significant impact on the country's economy that culminated in its economic stagnation. What were the main reasons for this?

During the Cold War, the world was divided into two main blocs, led by the United States and the Soviet Union, each with its distinct political and economic ideologies. Explain how this bipolarization influenced the geopolitical, economic, and ideological relations of the world, considering the historical and geographical context. Then, discuss how these relations realigned after the fall of the Soviet Union, including the changes that occurred in terms of global hegemony, strategic alliances, and economic systems. Use your knowledge of Geography and History and exemplify with historical events that marked these transitions.

During the Cold War (1947-1991), the world was divided between two major blocks of political and military power: the capitalist, led by the United States, and the socialist, led by the Soviet Union. Countries that did not align with any of these powers became known as 'non-aligned'. Considering the power relations and political influence existing in this period of global bipolarization, describe three consequences of this scenario for the economic and social development of the countries involved, different strategies of non-aligned countries, and how the rivalry between the two superpowers manifested in foreign policies and indirect conflicts during the Cold War.