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International Journal of Advanced Multidisciplinary Research and Studies

Volume 2, Issue 3, 2022

Awakening the Sleeping Giant: The Influence of the Cold War over China on International System 1949 - 1962



Author(s): Chukwu C James

Abstract:

This work focused on United State of America and Soviet Union relations how the relationship led to ideological war popularly known as the Cold War, and how this war awakens the sleeping giant - China. The era heralded the advent of the most destructive instruments in the annals of human’s development – the Atomic Bomb and the Ballistic Missiles. The presence of these instruments in the midst of humanity, gave rational beings something to worry about. During this period, international peace was exposed to the danger of being violated. More worrisome but engaging is that this continued threatening international peace during the era. Obviously, the role of Cold War in perpetuating conflict or enhancing peace in the international political system needs to be re-examined. This paper, therefore, re-examines, the impact of the Cold War on international peace, with place like China as area of concentration. Measures taken by the lead actors – the United States and the Soviet Union respectively, and how the two super powers explore the era in order to protect their national and vital interest. The paper finds out that the influence of the Cold War over China violated international peace and polarised the international system. The paper thus argues that the entire world populace must have a sense of commitment to the international system. This is attainable only when the international political apparatus is organised and managed in such a way that it will reflect the people’s yearnings. To realise this, we need a competent and dynamic world body which will be capable of interpreting what constitutes the overall human interests into common interest. The paper is historical: hence, it adopts a qualitative method of analysis. Useful pieces of information were obtained from important relevant documents, and array of secondary sources.


Keywords: Sleeping Giant, United States, Soviet Union, Cold War, China

Pages: 475-479

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