Identify 2 effects the Cuban Missile Crisis has on the world
1. Heightened Cold War tensions: The Cuban Missile Crisis significantly increased the already high tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War. The crisis brought the world to the brink of nuclear war, creating a sense of fear and uncertainty globally. The event highlighted the dangerous state of global affairs and the severity of the nuclear arms race between the two superpowers. This escalation led to an intensified arms race, the development of new military strategies, and increased hostility between the U.S. and the Soviet Union.
2. Nuclear arms control: The Cuban Missile Crisis acted as a wake-up call for both the United States and the Soviet Union, making them realize the need for arms control agreements and better communication channels to prevent similar dangerous situations in the future. As a result, both countries engaged in negotiations and signed several agreements aimed at limiting the spread of nuclear weapons and maintaining stable relationships. The most significant of these agreements was the signing of the Partial Nuclear Test Ban Treaty in 1963, which prohibited nuclear test explosions in the atmosphere, outer space, and underwater, contributing to arms control efforts. The crisis also led to the establishment of the Moscow-Washington hotline, a direct communication link between the two superpowers, to ensure smoother and faster communication in times of crisis.