Question

Richard nixon and henry kissinger had an unconventional approach to the cold war through the policy of détente, which lessened tensions between the united states and the soviet union.

Answer 1

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 The policy of detente aimed at reducing tensions between the two nations while ensuring that soviet adventurism was still checked. it contributed to the easing of tensions and increased trade between the two nations. it was however criticized in the USA by conservatives as too lenient a policy. the detente broke down when the soviet union attacked Afghanistan.
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