This book is the first history of the Cold War in Austria in English. It covers East-West tensions from the immediate postwar period to 1989/90. It delves into Austria’s mediation efforts between East and West and its role as a „bridgebuilder“ between the Cold War blocs. It also covers issues such as the cultural Cold War, Vienna as a haven for intelligence services, and the nuclear era, as well as Austria’s failed attempts to join the European Economic Community.