1. In the Introduction to this chapter, there is a discussion of...

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1. In the Introduction to this chapter, there is a discussion of "Cold War politics by other means." What does this refer to, and does this mentality exist in any recognizable form today? Is there a modern parallel to the idea that during the Cold War, the Soviet Union and its communist allies were a direct threat to the United States and everything that it stands for -? "Cold war politics by other meansII referred to fact that Americans were not only fighting for military supremacy but also for the quality of daily life for the American citizens. The American President wanted to fight the leader of the Soviet Union on a quality of life angle by showing him that ordinary Americans (unlike communists) could afford sophisticated home appliances This mentality still exists in a recognizable form today where people want to show other people that they are advanced in other forms aside from what they are competing over. Currently, there seems to be a positive cohesion between the Soviet Union and America. Leaders from both countries and especially America have emphasized the need to " get along together".

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