The statement/action that represents the true nature of the Cold War is: It was an ideological conflict between the Western Alliance (U.S) and the Eastern Alliance (USSR). The Cold War was characterized by ideological, political, and economic competition, as well as military posturing and proxy conflicts, primarily between the United States (and its Western allies) and the Soviet Union (and its Eastern allies). It was called a "Cold War" because it did not lead to direct military confrontation between the United States and the Soviet Union, but it was a period of intense rivalry and competition in various aspects, including politics, economics, and the arms race. |