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What causes military to intervene in politics in developing countries?
military intervention in politics
How does the domino theory apply to our attempts to stop communism from spreading and how does this lead to military conflict but not direct military conflict against the soviets?
the domino theory applies to our attempts to stop communism from spreading because the president at that time believed that the economically weak countries would fall to communism. this leads to CONFLICT but not MILITARY CONFLICT against the soviets because they did not want to raise concerns with the countries that they are supporting
Why was the Truman Doctrine important?
Under the Truman Doctrine, the U.S. offered military aid to countries such as Greece and Turkey that were fighting communism inside their borders.
How did the US try to contain communism using military methods?
Yes. The United States attempted to stop the USSR from spreading communism by supplying armaments, financing, and military support to countries on the verge of falling into a communistic government. The Korean Police Action and Vietnamese Conflict were attempts at stopping communism from overtaking the countries of Korea and Vietnam. The United States aided Afghanistan in the ten year war against Russia, which was an effort in keeping communism out of the Middle East.
Why were the USSR and the US involved in developing countries?
The USSR and the US were involved in developing countries primarily due to the Cold War dynamics, where both superpowers sought to expand their influence and promote their ideologies—communism and capitalism, respectively. They provided military, economic, and technical assistance to gain strategic allies and prevent the spread of the opposing ideology. Additionally, involvement in developing nations often included efforts to secure resources, markets, and geopolitical advantages during a time of global competition.
What are the military corruption faced in developing countries?
In developing countries, the foremost corruption occurs during defence purchase from third countries. The Arm Suppliers try to grab the global deal by bribing the top military brasses which generally amounts to millions of dollars ! The Bofors gun scandal is reminiscient of such incident in India.
What was President Kennedy's non-military respose to communism?
President Kennedy's non-military response to communism included initiatives like the Peace Corps and the Alliance for Progress. The Peace Corps aimed to promote peace and friendship through volunteer work in developing countries, fostering goodwill and countering the appeal of communism. The Alliance for Progress sought to improve economic conditions in Latin America through developmental aid, addressing social inequalities that could lead to communist sympathies. These efforts reflected Kennedy's belief in advancing democracy and economic stability as a means to combat the spread of communism.
How did the US help Turkey and Greece in 1947?
in 1947 in Greece and turkey communism was a threat so president Truman established the Truman doctrine which provided economic and military aid to countries thretened by communism
Why does the military get involved in wars in other countries?
During the cold war, we were fighting communism. Today, it's terrorism. The military is trying to stop those "enemies" before they reach our borders.
Which name was given to the US policy of giving military aid to countries to help them stop the spread of communism?
The US gave military aid to countries in the fight against the spread of Communist under the Truman Doctrine. The first countries to receive aid under the Truman Doctrine were Greece and Turkey.
What held that America must prevent Communism from spreading to third world countries and resulted in US military engagement in Korea and Vietnam?
Domino Theory
What was the Truman doctrine and why it important?
Under the Truman Doctrine, the U.S. offered military aid to countries such as Greece and Turkey that were fighting communism inside their borders.
