It provided political, economic, and military assistance to all democratic nations under threat from internal or authoritarian forces. Shows that the United States is not taking a isolationist stance, they can no longer stand by while the Soviet Union continues to expand its influence. Came about in a speech from President Truman. Beginning of the idea of containment.
Reagan:
Reagan denounced the Soviet Union and its ideologies. Said it was an "evil empire". He immediately built up the Military, Soviet Union did not respond- led to the largest peacetime defense buildup up in history. He helped to end the Cold War. Reagan agreed to renew discussions of on economic issues and the scaling back of the arms race. Signed the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty.
Middle East:
During the Cold War the Middle East was an area of extreme importance.
Suez crisis- a military attack on Egypt by France, Britain, and Israel. The attack followed Egypt's decision to nationalize the canal. The US threatened Britain and France if they did not withdraw, Khrushchev also threatened Britain and France (but they did not take him seriously).
Afghanistan war- In 1979 Soviet troops invaded Afghanistan. This prompted US President Jimmy Carter to withdraw the Salt II Treaty and impose embargoes on grain and technology shipments to the USSR. Demanded an increase in military spending, a announced the US boycott of the Moscow Olympics.
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