Cold War Politics | MCQs

Explanation

The period of 1954 to 1962 in Pakistan is known as the era of Alliances.

An alliance, in international relations, is a formal agreement between two or more states for mutual support in case of war.

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Pakistan – Era Of Alliances (1954 -1962)

Mutual Defense Assistance Agreement (1954)

Pakistan joined SEATO (South East Asian Treaty Organization) in 1954

Colombo Conference (1954)

CENTO (Central Treaty Organization) in 1955.

 Bandung Conference 1955

Explanation

Mikhail Gorbachev became Soviet leader in 1985.

He adopted a flexible approach to ending the Afghan conflict.

He promoted withdrawal strategies and reforms like glasnost and perestroika.