1. The Policy of BRINKMANSHIP

2. John Foster Dulles, Secretary of State
You have to take chances for peace, just as you must take chances in war…. If you are scared to go to the brink, you are lost.”
John Foster Dulles, Secretary of State

3. Definition
The practice, especially in international politics, of seeking advantage by creating the impression that one is willing and able to push a highly dangerous situation to the limit rather than concede

4. Behind BRINKMANSHIP Dulles hated to compromise
Dulles was VERY anti-communist

5. Brinkmanship as a Policy
Based on a threat of massive retaliation
Kept peace by promising to use all its force, including Nukes.
“Going to the brink, or edge of war”

6. Effects of Brinkmanship
US increased air force
Massive production of Nuclear Weapons
Began the arms race when the USSR answered
Caused large fear of Communist attack for the next 30 years

7. Stop

8. Eisenhower Doctrine
US would defend the Middle East against attack by any communist country.
Congress approved it
Gave president authority at his discretion to use American forces to protect Middle East.

9. Effects of Eisenhower Doctrine
April help was given to King Hussein who was under threat from left-wing groups in Jordan.
,000 marines went to the Lebanon to protect President Camille Chamoun from Muslim extremists.
Created a great deal of anti-Americanism in the Middle East
1959 decided that Eisenhower Doctrine should be brought to an end.