New Cold War
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New Cold War is a term used to describe the renewed period of geopolitical tension and strategic rivalry between major powers, particularly between Russia and the Western countries, following the end of the original Cold War.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| New Cold War canonical | 2 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: New Cold War Context triple: [Second Cold War, hasAlternativeName, New Cold War]
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A.
“Cold War”
“Cold War” is a critically acclaimed, genre-blending song by Janelle Monáe that combines futuristic R&B, soul, and pop elements to explore themes of identity, conflict, and emotional resilience.
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B.
Second Cold War
The Second Cold War refers to the renewed period of heightened political and military tension between the United States and the Soviet Union in the late 1970s and early 1980s, marked by intensified arms competition and confrontations in global conflicts.
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C.
Red Storm
Red Storm is the athletic mascot and team identity representing Saranac Lake High School’s sports programs.
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D.
The Great Deterrent
The Great Deterrent is a Cold War–era strategic analysis by Air Chief Marshal Sir John Slessor that argues for the central role of air power and nuclear deterrence in preventing major war.
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E.
Cold War Gallery
Cold War Gallery is a major exhibit at the National Museum of the United States Air Force that showcases aircraft, technology, and artifacts illustrating the history and tensions of the Cold War era.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: New Cold War Target entity description: New Cold War is a term used to describe the renewed period of geopolitical tension and strategic rivalry between major powers, particularly between Russia and the Western countries, following the end of the original Cold War.
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A.
“Cold War”
“Cold War” is a critically acclaimed, genre-blending song by Janelle Monáe that combines futuristic R&B, soul, and pop elements to explore themes of identity, conflict, and emotional resilience.
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B.
Second Cold War
The Second Cold War refers to the renewed period of heightened political and military tension between the United States and the Soviet Union in the late 1970s and early 1980s, marked by intensified arms competition and confrontations in global conflicts.
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C.
Red Storm
Red Storm is the athletic mascot and team identity representing Saranac Lake High School’s sports programs.
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D.
The Great Deterrent
The Great Deterrent is a Cold War–era strategic analysis by Air Chief Marshal Sir John Slessor that argues for the central role of air power and nuclear deterrence in preventing major war.
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E.
Cold War Gallery
Cold War Gallery is a major exhibit at the National Museum of the United States Air Force that showcases aircraft, technology, and artifacts illustrating the history and tensions of the Cold War era.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
geopolitical concept
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historical period ⓘ political term ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
deterioration of arms control regimes
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expulsion of diplomats ⓘ mutual accusations of interference in domestic politics ⓘ renewed nuclear rhetoric ⓘ |
| characterizedBy |
heightened political tensions
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ideological confrontation narratives ⓘ information warfare ⓘ military buildup ⓘ proxy conflicts ⓘ sanctions and countersanctions ⓘ |
| contrastedWith | post-Cold War optimism of the 1990s ⓘ |
| describes |
renewed geopolitical tension after the Cold War
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strategic rivalry between major powers ⓘ |
| emergedAfter | end of the original Cold War ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
NATO enlargement
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cyber operations ⓘ energy security ⓘ missile defense systems ⓘ security issues in Eastern Europe ⓘ |
| hasAspect |
competition for influence in former Soviet space
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competition for influence in global institutions ⓘ economic confrontation through sanctions ⓘ media and propaganda battles ⓘ |
| hasDebate |
whether current tensions equal systemic bipolar confrontation
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whether it is an accurate analogy to the original Cold War ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainActors |
European Union
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NATO member states ⓘ Russian Federation ⓘ
linked to:
Russia
United States ⓘ
linked to:
United States of America
Western countries ⓘ |
| oftenDatedFrom |
early 2000s
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mid-2000s ⓘ |
| perceivedAs | return to great-power rivalry between Russia and the West ⓘ |
| popularizedAfter |
Russo-Georgian War
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linked to:
Russo-Georgian War 2008
Ukraine crisis ⓘ annexation of Crimea by Russia in 2014 ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
NATO–Russia relations
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Russia–West relations ⓘ US–Russia relations ⓘ original Cold War ⓘ post-Cold War era ⓘ |
| usedBy |
commentators
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journalists ⓘ policymakers ⓘ political scientists ⓘ |
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Subject: New Cold War Description of subject: New Cold War is a term used to describe the renewed period of geopolitical tension and strategic rivalry between major powers, particularly between Russia and the Western countries, following the end of the original Cold War.
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