How Do Ideologies And Intentions Lead To The Cold War?

Opposing ideologies and intentions is what ultimately led to the Cold War, which was fought between the United States of America and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR), between 1947 and 1991. After a hard fought victory for both sides in the Second World War, it was certainly undeniable that despite their alliance, there was a sense of rivalry and competition. The two parties would challenge one another in a series of proxy wars, attempting to influence certain regions, one of which would be South Africa.
In 1948, South Africa founded the National Party (NP), which would govern the country until 1994. With the new party in control, new policies were eventually established. Apartheid was one of these policies; it preached the segregation of different races within South Africa. Although the policy separated the white from the colored, it is believed that it was actually created due to a common fear towards communism from the right-wing politicians. This preoccupation with communists began due to related conflicts and a civil war in Angola, a neighboring country. Knowing that the US detested communism, the Apartheid regime was one that would be supported by the great power. The US would assist and aid the regime, with the help of its veto advantage.
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The UN heavily criticized the Apartheid system and the US could not argue any longer; numerous US officials fancied an end to their alliance with South Africa. With the USSR’s collapse close, the US saw no harm in putting an end to South Africa’s effort in fighting communists. Moreover, the National Party could not continue to blame communism for its unjust actions. The end of Apartheid would bring back the ANC and allow South Africa to become a constitutional