It could be argued that Truman's success in blocking many of Stalin's policies showed the power the president had over the Red Army's leader. Truman prevented Stalin from imposing severe reparations upon Germany, which could be seen to show his influence at the conference hence making the Capitalists dominant at Potsdam. Stalin's leverage at Potsdam however, was far greater as he gained total control over Eastern Europe, this marked the start of Stalin's policy of expansionism which grew in force and area throughout the Cold War. The Lublin Poles' victory was a major political triumph over the Capitalists which proved the Soviet's influence which would be a prominent part of global history for years to come.
The Americans' development of the Atomic bomb was not only a scientific feat, it symbolised great political power due to the potential threat it posed. Truman's revelation of this development undeniably concerned Stalin immensely , but in doing so, catalysed the Soviets' determination in technological advancement and shifted the USSR's priorities. This shift could be seen to provoke the arms race in which the countries were so similar. The Americans' development in the Atomic bomb caused the Soviet's scientific development which later posed a threat to the USA.
Stalin opposed the American, British as well as French ideologies this caused the allies to unify. The capitalists therefore, controlled West Germany whilst the Soviets controlled the East, thus meaning Berlin lay within the communist sector. This meant the Soviet's had power over the area surrounding the capital which proved key during the Berlin Blockade. Although the blockade's success may be questioned, the fact it affected the capitalists is beyond doubt.
Overall, the Yalta and Potsdam conferences caused great political tension yet the Soviet's outcomes proved to be key in their successes throughout the Cold War. The capitalist gain in these conferences was also significant as it showed the political power they had, yet the Soviet's occupation of Eastern Europe was a immense advantage for the communists and cannot be overlooked as these conferences brought about the Soviet Union's empire.
