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After the Cold War, international relations between allied nations became more difficult. Leaders of previously allied nations were required conduct tactful economic negotiations for the purpose of not triggering tensions that were previously overlooked.
Bonds between nations are strengthened by a common enemy, and this bond enables nations to overlook otherwise problematic economic tensions.
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