De-Stalinization: Khrushchev's 1956 Secret Speech denounced Stalin's policies, signaling a shift in Soviet foreign relations.
Peaceful Coexistence: Khrushchev aimed to reduce tensions with the West, believing communism and capitalism could coexist without war.
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This policy marked a departure from Stalin's aggressive stance, emphasizing diplomacy and competition in non-military arenas.
Key Events and Strategies
Geneva Summit (1955): Khrushchev met with Western leaders, promoting dialogue and reducing nuclear tensions.
Hungarian Uprising (1956): Despite peaceful rhetoric, Khrushchev crushed the revolt, reaffirming Soviet control in Eastern Europe.
Sino-Soviet Split: Khrushchev's peaceful coexistence policy angered Mao Zedong, leading to a rift between the USSR and China.
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When analyzing Khrushchev's foreign policy, consider the balance between his diplomatic initiatives and military interventions. This duality reflects the complexity of his approach.
The Cuban Missile Crisis (1962)
Background: Khrushchev placed nuclear missiles in Cuba to counter U.S. missiles in Turkey and protect a communist ally.
Outcome: The crisis brought the world to the brink of nuclear war but ended with a negotiated withdrawal of missiles from both Cuba and Turkey.
Brezhnev's Foreign Policy: Stability and Expansion
Definition: The Brezhnev Doctrine justified Soviet intervention in socialist countries to maintain communist rule.
Application: This policy was evident in the 1968 invasion of Czechoslovakia to suppress the Prague Spring reforms.
Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (SALT I, 1972): Brezhnev negotiated arms control agreements with the United States, reducing the risk of nuclear conflict.
Helsinki Accords (1975): These agreements improved East-West relations by recognizing European borders and promoting human rights.
The Invasion of Afghanistan (1979)
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