Currently the United States is considered the only true superpower in the world arena. However, from the close of World War II until the late 1980s another superpower existed that often opposed the United States and consumed much of the president's energies. This superpower was ___________.

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The Soviet Union (USSR) was the superpower that opposed the United States during the Cold War. It was a major player in international affairs and had a significant impact on global politics until its collapse in 1991.

Currently the United States Is Considered the Only True Superpower