Assess the main achievements of Détente
Title: Assess the main achievements of Détente
Category: /History/War & Conflicts
Details: Words: 467 | Pages: 2 (approximately 235 words/page)
Assess the main achievements of Détente
Category: /History/War & Conflicts
Details: Words: 467 | Pages: 2 (approximately 235 words/page)
<Tab/>Détente can be defined as a period of lessening or relaxation of tension between the two superpowers. It came about in 1963, with the signing of the Nuclear Test Ban Treaty, and its main achievements had a noteworthy impact on international relations during this period.
<Tab/>One achievement of détente, SALT (or the Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty), signed in 1972,
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<Tab/>Although détente was a period of relaxing in tensions and increase stability between the two superpowers, many of the agreements established were very limited and not strictly adhered to. In addition, tension was high between the USSR and China. Further events would lead to the breakdown of détente, but its accomplishments were significant improvements from previous years and thus decidedly noteworthy.