Notion of a "new Cold War"

The idea of a "new Cold War" has been periodically discussed since the mid-20th century

Application of "Second Cold War" and "New Cold War" terms by scholars

Periods of intensified rivalry

The terms "Second Cold War" and "New Cold War" have been used to describe periods of increased competition between global powers

Role of media and technology in shaping international relations

The designations of "Second Cold War" and "New Cold War" have also encompassed the influence of media and technology on global tensions

Post-Soviet international dynamics and discussions of a "new Cold War"

The concept of a "new Cold War" remained relevant after the dissolution of the Soviet Union, with experts drawing parallels between current global dynamics and the Cold War period

Use of Cold War lexicon in Western interactions with Russia

The Cold War terminology has been increasingly applied to describe the complex relationship between the West and Russia

Framing the US-China relationship using Cold War analogies

The tensions between the US and China, involving trade disputes and technological competition, have been compared to the bipolar rivalry of the Cold War

Global power struggle echoing the Cold War period

The current global tensions suggest a power struggle similar to the Cold War era

Debate among academics and policy analysts

The appropriateness of comparing current global challenges to the Cold War is a contentious issue among experts

Arguments for and against the analogy

Similarity in strategic and ideological competition

Some argue that the Cold War analogy is suitable for capturing the essence of current global tensions

Differences in the global environment

Others argue that the current global landscape, with multiple influential actors and extensive interconnectivity, is fundamentally different from the bipolar world of the Cold War