Soviet Foreign Policy was primarily shaped by the goals of spreading communism and countering Western influence, particularly from the United States. After World War II, the Soviet Union sought to expand its sphere of influence in Eastern Europe, establishing communist governments in countries like Poland and Hungary. During the Cold War, Soviet Foreign Policy involved supporting revolutionary movements worldwide and engaging in proxy wars, such as in Vietnam and Afghanistan. The policy also included strategic alliances, like the Warsaw Pact, to counter NATO and maintain military strength against perceived threats from the West.