Who were allies with the Western Bloc?

The Western Bloc, primarily led by the United States and NATO, included allies such as Western European nations (like the United Kingdom, France, and West Germany), Canada, and Japan. These countries formed a coalition during the Cold War to counter the influence of the Eastern Bloc, dominated by the Soviet Union and its satellite states. The Western Bloc was characterized by democratic governance and capitalist economies. Other allies also included Australia and New Zealand, as part of broader defense agreements.