Geopolitical Rivalry between United States and Soviet Union

They did not imperialize the lands, but they tried to influence the government to choose either communism or democracy.

However, they did allow nations to stay neutral through nonalignment.

The U.S. gave the Philippines independence, but they still occupied the land and tried to influence democracy. They also suppressed communist views.

The U.S.S.R. became allies with China and Cuba, which greatly strengthened their military power.

Both nations competed for land that they thought they could use as allies.