nCrisis
Avoidance
nHow does the US – Soviet conflict defer from other classical
forms of power conflict and how much do you think this
affected the course of events?
nDeterrence,
alliance commitments, military, and economic aid
nExample: Berlin
airlift
nNew opportunities
emerged for reducing conflict, particularly in Europe where
the vital interest of both sides were engaged
nVital interests
facilitate cooperation and crisis prevention