Asked by Jitender singh on Sep 28, 2024

The doctrine of containment set forth by George F. Kennan called for which of the following?

A) The United States seeking to "roll back" communism in Eastern Europe
B) The United States building a metaphoric wall of policies to isolate communist countries from the rest of world, including keep them out of the UN
C) The United States initiating arms reduction talks
D) The United States blocking the spread of communism to additional countries
E) No trade between capitalist countries like the United States and communist countries like the Soviet Union

Doctrine Of Containment

A foreign policy strategy aimed at preventing the expansion of communism beyond its existing borders during the Cold War.

George F. Kennan

An American diplomat and historian known for his influence on U.S. foreign policy, particularly his advocacy of the "containment policy" during the Cold War.

  • Explain the evolution and strategies of American foreign policies towards containing communism and its implications for global politics.