During the Cold War, both the United States and the Soviet Union intervened in satellite states and spheres of influence with the goal of expanding their own political and ideological influence, often at the expense of local autonomy and self-determination. This intervention took various forms, including military aggression, economic coercion, and political manipulation, all aimed at maintaining or increasing control over these territories and ensuring their loyalty to the respective superpowers. These actions contributed to the division of the world into rival blocs and heightened tensions between the two superpowers, ultimately shaping the course of the Cold War and its legacy.
