Nuclear Deterrence and Strategic Stability during the Cold War: A Theoretical and Empirical Analysis The Cold War era, marked by the geopolitical rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union, was defined by an intense arms race, ideological contestation, and global influence-building. Yet, despite repeated confrontations and crises—including Berlin, Korea, and Cuba—the superpowers avoided … Continue reading How does the theory of nuclear deterrence explain the strategic stability of the Cold War era, and to what extent did it succeed in preventing direct military confrontation between superpowers?