Origins of the USA's globalism
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- Origins of USA's Globalism
- Kennan's Long Telegram '46
- Shaped US foreign policy towards USSR and determined superpower status.
- Outlined Soviet thoughts, which were very anti-West.
- USA must be prepared to threaten force and adopt a pro-active role.
- Containment of Russian expansionist tendencies.
- Isolationism no longer preserved US national interest and security.
- Truman Doctrine
- International relations were founded upon divisions.
- Diplomacy designed to keep the SU from aiding Greek communists.
- To protect democracy. No aggressive intent. Response so Soviet expansionism.
- Demonise the Soviet Union and communism.
- Provoke the Soviet Union.
- Marshall Plan
- Deterioration of Europe would affect US economy.
- $13.5 billion to 16 countries in the form of money and goods.
- Communism was gaining more support across Europe. Poverty breeds communism.
- Berlin Blockade
- Road and rail links to western zones through Berlin were blocked.
- Ernest Bevin argued the SU's ultimate aim was to spread communism across Germany.
- He urged no military force but must keep it supplied with essentials.
- 1949 Stalin ended the blockade. West Germany & East Germany 2 separate states.
- Kennan's Long Telegram '46
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