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The Cold War Era
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What is meant by the Cuba Missile Crisis?

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The leaders of the USSR were apprehensive that the USA would attack Communist ruled Cuba and overthrow Fidel Castro. The Soviet Union installed nuclear missiles in Cuba, and decided to convert into a Russian base. This had put US under fire from close range, leading to a situation where  clashed seemed imminent.This is  known as Cuba Missile Crisis.

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NAM was considered a ‘third option’ by Third World countries. How did this option benefit their growth during the peak of the Cold War ?

What do you think about the statement that NAM has become irrelevant today. Give reasons to support your opinion.

Which super-power were the centre of the Cold War ?

Who was the President of Cuba at the time of the Cuban Missile crisis ?

Who was the Prime Minister of the Soviet Union in 1962 ?

Who was the President of the USA in 1962 at the time of the Cuban Missile Crisis ?

What was Cold War ?

Mention five names of the founders of NAM.

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