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The Cuban Missile Crisis is the best example of American foreign policy of deterrence during the Cold War. As Russia was shipping nuclear arms to Cuba, America was utilizing its nuclear war resources in Turkey as a deterrent for continued action. By the Crisis' climax, American nuclear warheads were pointed at Russia via Turkey and Russian nuclear warheads were pointed at America via Cuba. Both sides brought each other to the brink of nuclear Holocaust (a policy known as Brinkmanship) and decided that it was in their own self-interest to avoid such a disaster (a stabilizing force in international relations known as Mutually Assured Destruction, or MAD) and an agreement was made to settle the international drama. American foreign policy during the cold war was very aggressive, and acted as a watchdog to deter the spread of Soviet Communism, also seen in international conflicts such as the Korean and Vietnam Wars, and actions taken in South America against communist rebels.
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What was The us policy of deterrence resulted in?
The U.S. policy of deterrence, primarily during the Cold War, aimed to prevent aggression by maintaining a credible threat of substantial retaliation against adversaries, particularly the Soviet Union. This strategy relied on nuclear capabilities and military readiness to dissuade hostile actions, fostering a tense but stable geopolitical environment. Ultimately, deterrence contributed to the avoidance of direct military conflict between superpowers, although it also led to an arms race and heightened global tensions.
If nuclear deterrence worked during the cold war should it not become a policy for many nations in the post -cold war era?
In today's post-cold war atmosphere, the concept of deterrence, specifically Mutually Assured Destruction, does not fit congruently with international relations, military and otherwise.The deterrence that existed in the cold war assumed certain conditions which may not be applicable in today's conflicts. For example, cold war deterrence assumes that leaders truly care about the survival of their subjects, and that there are no rogue leaders with access to nuclear power who would initiate a first strike without contemplating the return of fire. Besides these reasons, there were many instances when deterrence, though coming through in the end of the day, (the Cuban Missile Crisis) almost failed humanity. The answer to the question then, is this: plausible, but not a good path to go down if it can be avoided. Bottom line is it worked in the Cold War but came very close to failing, and it requires inherently unsafe conditons.
How did the philosophy of detente influence U.S. foreign policy during the Cold War?
It led the United States to pursue a friendlier relationship with China.
During the cold war in the foreign policy of the United states for what in the event of a soviet attack?
During the Cold War, the United States adopted a policy of containment to counter the Soviet threat, emphasizing the prevention of the spread of communism. In the event of a Soviet attack, the U.S. was prepared to respond with military force, potentially utilizing nuclear weapons as part of its strategy of deterrence. This approach was encapsulated in doctrines such as the Truman Doctrine and the Eisenhower Doctrine, which aimed to support nations resisting Soviet aggression. The overall goal was to maintain a balance of power and protect democratic nations from communist influence.
As part of its policy of containment during the Cold War the US hoped to keep communist influence in what part of Korea?
C) north of the 38th parallel.
What idea was the major justification for U.S. foreign policy during the Cold War era?
what idea was the major justification for U.S. foreign policy during the Cold War era?
What was the policy of deterrence?
Deterrence was a Cold War strategy employed by the United States and Soviet Union to prevent nuclear war through the threat of massive retaliation. The idea was that both sides would refrain from attacking each other out of fear of the devastating consequences. This policy aimed to maintain peace by maintaining a balance of power and instilling fear of mutual destruction.
How did the policy of to the cold war?
they wanted to rebuild the empire during the cold war.
Cold War influence on US policy in the Western hemisphere and southeast Asia?
yes.
How did the containment policy lead to the cold war?
because the cold war influence many different countries to interfere with the wars
What was the us foreign policy during cold war?
containment
How did policy of brinkmanship lead to the cold war?
they wanted to rebuild the empire during the cold war.
