Assignment: The Cold War and U.S. Diplomacy
Select a president from the table, "Presidents and Their ‘Doctrines,'" in Roskin, Chapter 6. Then write a three to five page paper on the doctrine that a president used according to Roskin. Your research must include at least four credible sources, apart from your textbook.
Your paper must address the following:
1. Summarize a situation that required U.S. diplomatic efforts during the president's time in office.
2. Explicate the diplomatic doctrine the president followed, with reference to specific actions or events that occurred.
3. Doctrine: President Eisenhower 1953 -1961 Used nukes and spooks to prevent communist or other radical takeover.
4. Describe the effects of these diplomatic efforts for the U.S. and other countries.
5. Assess, in conclusion, the advantages and disadvantages of the particular doctrine that was followed.
6. Cite at least four reputable sources in addition to the textbook, not including Wikipedia, encyclopedias, or dictionaries.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also Include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
• Identify the cultural, economic, and political context of information resources, and interpret information in light of that context.
• Use technology and information resources to research issues in international problems.