Political Science 2231E Lecture Notes - Cuban Missile Crisis, Operation Rolling Thunder, Nuclear Arms Race
9 Feb 2013
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He argues bipolarity means there is a large gap between u. s, s. u. and all other states. Argues crises allow bipolarity to remain stable. Argues that it allows tensions not to escalate. Classical realist argue that bipolarity is not durable bc other groups of powers want to test the power of hegemonies. Waltz disagrees and argues that shuffling of alliances is what leads to war. U. s begins to view communist actions as a threat to its interests. Reflects the possibility of limited war in a nuclear world. Left u. s with greater sense of optimism with dealing with s. u. during cold war. Soviets sent missiles to cuba between may and october 1962 in operation anadyr. President kennedy responds with a military blockade of cuba. President kennedy engages in (what is thought to be) direct communication with khrushchev. Ussr withdraws missiles after jfk promises not to invade cuba. Agreement on a limited nuclear test ban treaty.
