<Table> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> This section possibly contains original research . Please improve it by verifying the claims made and adding inline citations . Statements consisting only of original research should be removed . (September 2007) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) </Td> </Tr> </Table> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> This section possibly contains original research . Please improve it by verifying the claims made and adding inline citations . Statements consisting only of original research should be removed . (September 2007) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) </Td> </Tr> <P> Bipolarity is a distribution of power in which two states have the majority of economic, military, and cultural influence internationally or regionally . Often, spheres of influence would develop . For example, in the Cold War, most Western and capitalist states would fall under the influence of the USA, while most Communist states would fall under the influence of the USSR . After this, the two powers will normally maneuver for the support of the unclaimed areas . Which in the case of the Cold War means Africa, etc. (refer to map below). </P> <Ul> <Li> Great Britain and France in 18th century since the end of the War of the Spanish Succession until the Seven Years' War (1754 - 1763). </Li> <Li> Great Britain and Russia in 19th century since the end of the Napoleonic Wars until the Crimean War (1853 - 1856). </Li> <Li> The United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War (1947 - 1991), however, the Sino - Soviet split (c. 1960) led to the rise of China as a possible third superpower . </Li> </Ul>

The structure of world politics during the cold war was what type of system