New World Order
Definition
A term used primarily by politicians and analysts during the late Cold War and early post-Cold War era referring to an idealistic vision for global governance where peace and cooperation would prevail over conflict.
Related terms
Cold War: A period of geopolitical tension between powers in the Eastern Bloc (the Soviet Union and its satellite states) and powers in the Western Bloc (the United States, its NATO allies).
Globalization: The process by which businesses or other organizations develop international influence or start operating on an international scale.
United Nations (UN): An intergovernmental organization aiming at promoting international cooperation and creating/maintaining international order; often associated with efforts towards a New World Order.
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AP US History - 9.0 Unit 9 Overview: Entering Into the 21st Century (1980-Present)
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