The Origins of Containment

Essay , 2008 , 9 Seiten , Note: 70

Geschichte Deutschlands - Nachkriegszeit, Kalter Krieg

Did the Cold War start in Eastern Europe or was Eastern Europe irrelevant to the origins of it? Did it actually start in the Middle East? This essay will analyze the relations of the USSR and the US from the beginning of 1945 until the pronouncement of the Truman Doctrine (March 12, 1947) to determine which of the two regions was more important or if they were equally important for the onset of the Cold War.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

• The Origins of Containment
• The Problem of Eastern Europe
• The Polish Question
• The Middle East
• Conclusion
• Bibliography

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte

This essay analyzes the relations of the USSR and the US from the beginning of 1945 until the pronouncement of the Truman Doctrine (March 12, 1947) to determine which of the two regions, Eastern Europe or the Middle East, was more important or if they were equally important for the onset of the Cold War.

• The breakdown of the Grand Alliance after World War II
• The conflicting aims and objectives of the US and the USSR regarding post-war order
• The role of Eastern Europe in the origins of the Cold War
• The Soviet expansion of influence in the Middle East
• The development of US perceptions of the USSR as a threat

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel

The essay begins by outlining the historical context of the Cold War, highlighting the tensions and distrust that existed between the US and the USSR even during World War II. It then focuses on the problem of Eastern Europe, arguing that the US's desire to see the principles of the Atlantic Charter applied to the region clashed with the USSR's aim of increasing its security through territorial gains and establishing friendly regimes in neighboring countries. The essay then examines the Polish question, a key point of contention between the US and the USSR, and analyzes the US's evolving stance on the issue. It concludes by discussing the USSR's attempts to expand its influence in the Middle East, particularly in Iran, and the US's response to these actions.

Schlüsselwörter

The key words and focus themes of the text include the Cold War, the Grand Alliance, the US, the USSR, Eastern Europe, the Middle East, the Atlantic Charter, the Polish question, the Truman Doctrine, and the origins of containment. The essay explores the complex interplay of these factors in shaping the early years of the Cold War.

• Hochschule: London School of Economics
• Note: 70
• Autor: MA Judith Becker (Autor:in)
• Erscheinungsjahr: 2008
• Seiten: 9
• Katalognummer: V129095
• ISBN (eBook): 9783640357628
• ISBN (Buch): 9783656415503
• Sprache: Englisch
• Schlagworte: Cold War, US, Soviet Union, Turkey, Iran, Greece, Marshall Plan