International Relations definitions : History

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Iron Curtain
A notional barrier separating the Soviet Union and the West prior to the decline of communism.
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Capitalism
An economic and political system in which a country's trade are controlled by private owners for profit.
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Super Power
A very power and influential nation.
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Communism
A system that puts forward a classless society where private ownership is abolished.
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Comecon
The association of Soviet orientated communist countries set up in 1949 to co-ordinate economic development.
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Sphere of Influence
A region of the world in which one state i dominant.
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Cominform
Set up in 1947 to exchange information and co-ordinate their activities.
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Satellite States
Countries under the dominion of a foreign power.
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Coalition governmet
Government formed of two or more different political parties.
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Percentages Deal
A percentage of how much influence a country had over different countries.
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Arms Race
The mass production of weapons to beat another country.
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An economic and political system in which a country's trade are controlled by private owners for profit.

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A very power and influential nation.

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A system that puts forward a classless society where private ownership is abolished.

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The association of Soviet orientated communist countries set up in 1949 to co-ordinate economic development.

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