The Cold War

2. A conflict in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia from 1 November 1955 to the fall of Saigon on 30 April 1975.
3. A war between North Korea (and its communist allies) and South Korea (with support of the United Nations led by the USA).
5. A profound difference between people, viewpoints, feelings, etc.
7. The closing down or dismissal of an assembly, partnership, or official body.
10. A confrontation between the United States and the Soviet Union in 1962 over the presence of missile sites in Cuba.
11. The notional barrier separating the former Soviet bloc and the West.
13. A group of countries with common interests who have formed an alliance.
14. An economic and political system in which a country's trade and industry are controlled by private owners.
16. Relating to politics, especially international relations, as influenced by geographical factors.
17. The practice of spying or using spies.
19. A system of ideas and ideals.

1. A program by which the US gave large amounts of economic aid to European countries to help them rebuild after the devastation of World War II.
4. A political theory advocating class war and leading to a society in which all property is publicly owned.
6. Relating to the nucleus of an atom.
8. A deadlock between two equally matched opponents.
9. Causing a marked change in someone or something.
12. A resort city in Crimea where the Yalta Conference was held.
15. Leadership or dominance, especially by one country or social group over others.
18. The authority to represent someone else.