👤 Jimmy Carter, 1979-1995 Second Cold War
Summary
Policy declared by 👤 Jimmy Carter, stating that the U.S. would use military force, if necessary, to defend national interests in the Persian Gulf AND supply military equipment to China.
- Persian Gulf: a key strategic area
- modeled on the 1947 Truman Doctrine
- Democratic senator Ted Kennedy accused Carter of overreacting, exaggerating the Soviet threat, failed to act diplomatically
- 1981: 👤 Ronald Reagan extends the policy (aka Reagan Corollary to the Carter Doctrine)
- proclaimed the U.S. would intervene to defend Saudi Arabia (security believed to be threatened during Iraq-Iran War)
- laid groundwork for Operation Desert Storm (aka 1990-1991 Gulf War)
| Carter Doctrine | Reagan Corollary |
|---|---|
| Warned away outside forces from the region | Pledged internal stability |