Destalinisation- Reversing Stalin's laws and brutal methods of control within the Soviet 'sphere of influence'.
Mutually Assured Destruction (MAD)- USA & USSR wouldn't go to nuclear war because they both knew each country would be destroyed.
Stalemate-When neither side is willing to change their positions or give in on a particular issue.
Mujahadeen- Islamic fundamentalists who fought the USSR in Afghanistan.
Detente- Relaxing of relations between the USA & USSR.
SDI (Strategic Defense Initiative)- Reagan's 'star wars' plan where lasers would destroy nuclear missiles after launch.
Glasnost- Openness, less censorship of press, less corruption, more democracy, and freedom of speech.
Perestroika- Restructuring, economic reforms designed to make Soviet economy more efficient, affordable consumer goods.
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