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Treaty of Westphalia
Peace Treaty between the Holy Roman Emperor and the King of France and their respective Allies. Initiated the modern fashion of diplomacy as it marked the beginning of the modern system of nation- states. -
The Hague Conferences
The Hague Conferences were the first international peace conferences, attempting to reduce armaments. -
The League of Nations
Created after World War I with the goals of disarmament, preventing war through collective security, settling disputes between countries through negotiation and diplomacy, and improving global welfare. -
UN
United Nations is created -
Tehran Conference
The central aim of the Tehran conference was to plan the final strategy for the war against Nazi Germany and its allies, and the chief discussion was centered on the op -
Yalta Conference
It was the wartime meeting of the heads of government of the United States, the United Kingdom, and the Soviet Union, represented by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, Prime Minister Winston Churchill, and General Secretary Joseph Stalin, respectively, for the purpose of discussing Europe's post-war reorganization. -
Marshall Plan
This was a programme of economic aid offered by the United States to any European country on condition that they agree a free trade deal with the United States. -
End of the Berlin Airlift/Berlin Blockade
In response to the Berlin Blockade, the Western Allies organized the Berlin Airlift to carry supplies to the people in West Berlin. They flew over 200,000 flights in one year, providing up to 4700 tons of daily necessities such as fuel and food to Berliners. The success of the Berlin Airlift brought embarrassment to the Soviets who had refused to believe it could make a difference. The blockade was lifted in May 1949 and resulted in the creation of two separate German states. -
Hungarian Uprising
The Hungarian Revolution or Uprising of 1956 was a spontaneous nationwide revolt against the government of the People's Republic of Hungary and its Soviet-imposed policies, lasting from 23 October until 10 November 1956. -
Détente
(French for 'relaxation') is the term often used in reference to the general easing of relations between the Soviet Union and the United States in the 1970s, a thawing at a period roughly in the middle of the Cold War. -
Foreign policy
Plan of action developed by governments in order to deal with questions concerning international issues and relations -
NAFTA
Creating one of the world’s largest free trade zones and laying the foundations for strong economic growth and rising prosperity for Canada, the United States, and Mexico.
