“The term “”Cold War”” was first coined by?”

"Bernard Baruch an American financier and advisor first used the term ""Cold War"" in 1947 to describe the ideological and geopolitical tension between the United States and the Soviet Union. This non-military conflict characterized by espionage proxy wars and economic competition defined global relations post-World War II. Baruch’s phrase captured the absence of direct large-scale fighting while highlighting the intense rivalry. The Cold War shaped international alliances technological advancements like the space race and global policies until the USSR’s dissolution in 1991."