Which statement best summarizes détente and triangular diplomacy in U.S. foreign policy?
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Correct answer: They used negotiation, arms control, and balance-of-power strategy to manage Cold War tensions
Détente and triangular diplomacy sought to manage Cold War rivalry rather than end it outright. Through talks with China and the Soviet Union, the United States pursued arms control, strategic leverage, and reduced tensions.
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