The impact of the Cold War on Asia was significant and far-reaching. The division between the capitalist-led West and communist-led East created divisions and tensions across the continent. The Korean War, for example, resulted from the Cold War confrontation, leading to the division of Korea into North and South. The conflict also influenced the emergence of communist regimes in China, Vietnam, and Cambodia. The Cold War further polarized Asian countries, affecting their political, economic, and social systems, and leading to military buildups, proxy wars, and increased tensions within the region.
