Perestroika

Chapter 29 The Western World (Since 1970) Moving Beyond the Cold War 1970s: U.S.-USSR relations entered d?tente phase 1972 Antiballistic Missile Treaty: limit ABM launching systems 1975: Helsinki Agreement reduced U.S.-USSR tensions Recognized all European borders established since end of WWII Recognize and protect human rights of citizens Jimmy Carter focused on human rights protection in foreign policy 1979: Soviet invasion of Afghanistan hardened U.S.-USSR relations Carter cancels U.S. participation in Moscow Olympics; places embargo on shipment of U.S. grain to USSR Early Reagan administration witnessed return to harsh rhetoric Reagan begins military buildup, stimulating a renewed arms race 1982: Reagan introduces nuclear-tipped cruise missile