Era of Détente

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Examines détente and evaluates its policy implications, by investigating the origins of détente and its evolution over time and in different international contexts. Begins by examining early efforts in the late 1960s through the successes of the Nixon administration and the challenges faced by Presidents Ford and Carter. Finishes with the advent of the "new Cold War" inthe first years of Reagan's presidency. Compares key events in the Cold War and explores different manifestations of détente across geographic boundaries.