The Cuban Missile Crisis brought the world's superpowers to the brink of nuclear war, but eventually produced greater cooperation between the two.

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After the Cuban Missile Crisis, the United States and the Soviet Union took steps towards increased communication and cooperation, such as the establishment of the Moscow-Washington hotline and the signing of the Limited Test Ban Treaty. While tensions persisted, the crisis did ultimately lead to a greater understanding between the two superpowers.

The Cuban Missile Crisis Brought the World's Superpowers to the Brink