*The American Yawp is an evolving, collaborative text. Please click here to improve this chapter.* I. IntroductionII. Political, Economic, and Military DimensionsIII. The Arms Buildup, the Space Race, and Technological AdvancementIV. The Cold War Red Scare, McCarthyism, and Liberal Anti-CommunismV. Decolonization and the Global Reach of the ‘American Century’VI. ConclusionVII. Primary SourcesVIII. Reference Material I. Introduction Relations … Continue reading 25. The Cold War