The Widening of the Cold War, 1949–1955: US Containment in Action in Asia - The Defensive Perimeter Strategy

Question 1

What was the Defensive Perimeter Strategy?

Answer 1

• 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

Question 2

When was it introduced?

Answer 2

• January 1950

Question 3

Who was it introduced by?

Answer 3

• Dean G. Acheson

- US Secretary of State

Question 4

What flaws did the Defensive Perimeter Strategy have?

Answer 4

• 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’