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Post-War
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Indian Independence
Two new independent dominions of India and Pakistan -
Berlin Airlift
Soviet Union cut off all traffic and water to West Berlin, hoping that the Allies will give up West Berlin or idea of reunifying Germany -
Creation of Israel
The head of Jewish Agency proclaimed the establishment of the State of Israel. -
Formation of NATO
12 nations including the U.S. and Canada. This was a defensive alliance formed because of their fear of Soviet aggression -
Formation of Warsaw Pact
Alliance formed by the Soviet Union and Estern European nations in response to West Germany joining NATO. -
CUban Missile Crisis
Soviets secretly built missile sites in Cuba. The U.S. viewed this as a threat and demands removal. They blockade Cuba to prevent Soviets from installing more missiles. This event was a threat of nuclear war, and the Soviets agree to remove missiles if U.S. doesnt invade China -
Assassination of Egyptian President Sadat
An insurrection was organized in Asuyt in Upper Egypt. Government control was not restored until paratroopers from Cairo arrived. -
Ayatollah Khomeini is Supreme Leader of Iran
He is most powerful official and is interested in protecting his power and ensuring the survival of the Islamic theocracy. He believes this is based on justice, independence, self-suffiency and piety. -
Collapse of the Soviet Union
This was one of the effects of the reforms because the Soviets couldnt keep up and they pursued arms limitation treaties
