The Widening of the Cold War, 1949-1955: US Containment in Action in Asia - The Defensive Perimeter Strategy Flashcards
1
Q
What was the Defensive Perimeter Strategy?
A
• Review of US policy that aimed at increasing military security of the Pacific
• It highlighted areas in Pacific that needed to be protected from communist threat
2
Q
When was it introduced?
A
•January 1950
3
Q
Who was it introduced by?
A
• Dean G. Acheson
- US Secretary of State
4
Q
What flaws did the Defensive Perimeter
Strategy have?
A
• Did not include Korea
• Could be described as imperialist
• Would be expensive to uphold
• May not be welcomed by all countries it aimed at ‘protecting’
