Additionally, how did major highlights of the Cold War during this time period affect these procedures.

I know there’s a lot to unpack in a question like this, so I would greatly appreciate any direction towards further reading. I’ve done some research on my own, but I feel as though most of the content I’ve read doesn’t quite hit on what I’m looking for.

(This is my first post here. While I did read the rules, please let me know if I should adjust or re-direct this question. Thanks much.)