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Mutual Assured Destruction (MAD) refers to
Mutual Assured Destruction (MAD) refers to
- The Soviets' opposition to inspection and verification
- The negotiation process
- The foundation of deterrence (correct)
- The threat of mutual suicide
During the 1960s, the Cold War tensions were increasing due to
During the 1960s, the Cold War tensions were increasing due to
- The Soviet's opposition to inspection and verification
- The threat of mutual suicide
- A potential nuclear holocaust (correct)
- The foundation of deterrence
Why were the Soviets hesitant about real arms control?
Why were the Soviets hesitant about real arms control?
- They were not interested in negotiations
- They lacked the necessary resources
- They feared intrusion into their society (correct)
- They were opposed to the idea of arms control
What happened on July 1, 1960?
What happened on July 1, 1960?
Where did the American reconnaissance plane take off from on July 1, 1960?
Where did the American reconnaissance plane take off from on July 1, 1960?
During the Cold War, mutual assured destruction (MAD) referred to
During the Cold War, mutual assured destruction (MAD) referred to
What was the main reason for the Soviets' hesitation towards real arms control?
What was the main reason for the Soviets' hesitation towards real arms control?
What was the purpose of the American reconnaissance plane that took off on July 1, 1960?
What was the purpose of the American reconnaissance plane that took off on July 1, 1960?
What was the role of mutual assured destruction (MAD) in the Cold War?
What was the role of mutual assured destruction (MAD) in the Cold War?
Why did negotiations for real arms control drag on during the Cold War?
Why did negotiations for real arms control drag on during the Cold War?
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Study Notes
Mutual Assured Destruction (MAD)
- Refers to a doctrine of military strategy in which a full-scale use of nuclear weapons would cause catastrophic consequences for both the attacker and the defender
The Cold War
- Tensions increased during the 1960s due to the escalating arms race between the United States and the Soviet Union
Soviet Hesitation on Arms Control
- The Soviets were hesitant about real arms control due to their mistrust of the United States and fear of being at a disadvantage in terms of nuclear capabilities
The U-2 Spy Plane Incident
- On July 1, 1960, an American U-2 spy plane took off from Incirlik Air Base in Turkey
- The plane was shot down over the Soviet Union, causing a major diplomatic incident and increasing tensions between the two superpowers
Mutual Assured Destruction (MAD) and the Cold War
- The concept of MAD played a key role in the Cold War, as both sides recognized the devastating consequences of a nuclear war and thus sought to avoid it
- The doctrine of MAD led to a state of nuclear deterrence, in which both sides were deterred from launching a nuclear attack due to the fear of mutually assured destruction
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