During the Cold War Era (1945-1990), the United States and the Soviet Union were reluctant to become involved in direct military conflict mainly because of

1 Point
A.
The peacekeeping role of the United Nations.

B.
The potential for global nuclear destruction.

C.
Increased tensions in the Middle East.

Respuesta :

b the potential for global nuclear destruction.
C. Increased tensions in the Middle East

After they lost to the mujaheens (whatever, I dont know how to spell it) they diminished their role in battles because, like the US and Vietnam, it made them look really bad to be beat up by some 3rd world country