Everything Everywhere Daily The Year 1975
Dec 2, 2025
The world in 1975 was a whirlwind of change, with rapid transformations in politics and society. The Cold War was at its peak, with key events like SALT I and the Helsinki Final Act. Decolonization reshaped nations in Africa and Asia, while leadership changes in the USSR, US, and China stirred global dynamics. The rise of OPEC highlighted the Middle East's newfound power, and Latin America faced political instability. Additionally, advances in technology revolutionized space exploration and computing, while civil rights and women's liberation movements gained momentum.
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Quarter Century Of Global Transformation
- The period 1950–1975 transformed power, wealth, and daily life worldwide.
- Decolonization, Cold War rivalry, and rapid development drove sweeping change.
Cold War Evolved Into Détente
- The Cold War dominated geopolitics but shifted toward détente in the early 1970s.
- SALT I and the 1975 Helsinki Final Act eased tensions and formalized postwar European borders.
Rise Of Newly Independent States
- Decolonization produced a large bloc of newly independent states by 1975.
- Many joined the Non-Aligned Movement to seek autonomy from both superpowers.