The term 'Cold War Easing' refers to the period of time in which tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union began to relax. This period is often referred to as 'Detente, ' a French word meaning 'RELAXATION.' Detente was marked by a series of agreements between the two superpowers, including the Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (SALT) and the Helsinki Accords. These agreements helped to reduce the risk of nuclear war and improved diplomatic relations between the two countries.