Problem
Was the world a safer place during the Cold War than it is today?
To answer this question, we will need to think about the types of conflicts happening in current events and compare them to Cold War era conflicts (for the purpose of this assignment, the Cold War period is 1945-1991). You will have to determine your own understanding of "safer". Based on the understanding, formulate a thesis. Thoroughly explain why we think one era is safer than the other by writing an argumentative essay. Use specific examples and appropriate evidence to support your position.