Duplicate of Cold War Hot Spots

Nations that do not align themselves with the U.S. or USSR, but sought to remain neutral.

First Marxist to become president of a Latin American country through open elections.

Developing nations not aligned with either of the super powers.

Attempted coup of Fidel Castro by Cuban nationalist supported by the CIA.

Conflict in which the USSR and USA supported opposing factions in the Belgian Congo civil war.

The Soviet Union's attempt to put ICBMs 90 miles off the coast of the U.S.

He became the dictator of Chile, was supported by the U.S. for his views on communism.

Cuban leader that opposed the U.S. and supported Communism in Cuba.

The collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991 severely affected this country. 

The counter intelligence groups formed by the US & USSR for purposes of spying & intelligence.