Studied by 2 peopleEconomic incentives and cultural influence
The term "soft power," coined by political scientist Joseph Nye, refers to a nation's ability to influence others through:
League of Nations
International organization the US Congress refused to join after World War I
Détente
US policy in the 1970s to decrease tensions and promote dialogue with the Soviet Union
Containment
Motivation behind the United States' involvement in the Vietnam War
Prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons in exchange for sanctions relief
The 2015 Iran nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), aimed to
Pivot to Asia
Obama administration's initiative to shift focus and resources towards the Asia-Pacific region
Bay of Pigs invasion and Cuban missile crisis
Happened under President John F. Kennedy
Bill of Rights
Added to the Constitution in 1791
Vietnamization
Strategy during the Vietnam War where South Vietnamese forces take over fighting with US support
End of Vietnam War
Due to military defeat, declining public support, and economic reasons
Korean War
Major Conflict where the US first got involved to halt the spread of communism
Camp David Accords
Led to a peace agreement between Israel and Egypt
NAFTA
Signed into law by President Bill Clinton to promote trade with Canada and Mexico
Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi
The 1979 Iranian Revolution led to the overthrow of which ruler and the establishment of an Islamic republic?
Rollback (policy in cold war)
Cold War policy advocating direct military intervention to overthrow communist regimes
Congress declaring war
Done five times in US history
Strategic ambiguity
US policy on Taiwan involving maintaining ambiguity over military intervention in a Taiwan-China conflict
NATO
Established for military defense against Soviet aggression
Cold War start
Associated with the Truman Doctrine
SALT
Aimed to reduce the proliferation of nuclear weapons between the US and the Soviet Union
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