“Ideology was the most important cause of Cold War crises.” Discuss with reference to two Cold War crises, each from a different region.

The question requires that candidates offer a considered and balanced review of the statement that ideology was the most important cause of Cold War crises. The two crises must be from different regions, but they may or may not have been contemporaneous with each other. Causes may predate the timeframe, but they must be clearly linked to the issue raised in the question. Candidates may offer equal coverage of both crises, or they may prioritize their discussion of one over the other. A comparative approach may or may not be used. While other relevant factors, for example economic rivalry, the arms race, fears of expansionism, the actions of client states, may be referred to, the bulk of the response will remain on the issue raised in the question.