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Misperceptions in the Cold War

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How did ideology, leadership and misperception play into the Cold War?

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in 260 words this article explains how the ideology, leadership and mistrust play into the Cold War.

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Even though during the World War II, the United States and the Soviet Union fought together as allies, their tense relationship and hunger for world dominance lead to the Cold War; a war between Eastern Bloc (USSR) and Western Bloc (US).

Arguably their "friendly relationship" during the WWII came only as a result of having a mutual enemy, Nazi Germany, but once the WWII ended the ...

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