Evaluate the similarities and differences in the responses of the United States and the Soviet Union to the international crises of the Cold War during the 1950s. In your response, consider the implications of these responses on U.S.-Soviet relations and global politics during this period.
Refer to specific events, policies, or strategies used by both nations in your analysis.
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