The Domino Theory: Lessons from Vietnam, Korea, and What it Could Mean for Ukraine
The Domino Theory: Lessons from Vietnam, Korea, and What it Could Mean for Ukraine
by Alexander Reed
A thought-provoking exploration of one of the most influential-and controversial-foreign policy doctrines of the 20th century, The Domino Theory unpacks the legacy of U.S. interventionism from the Cold War to the modern era.
Author Alexander Reed traces the historical roots of the Domino Theory, from its birth in the post-World War II era to its defining role in the Vietnam and Korean conflicts. With a careful blend of historical analysis and contemporary geopolitical insight, Reed reexamines how this theory shaped decades of American foreign policy and asks whether it still holds relevance in today's global landscape-particularly in the context of the ongoing war in Ukraine.
Drawing parallels between the ideological battlegrounds of Southeast Asia and modern flashpoints in Eastern Europe, this book questions the assumptions behind the idea that the fall of one state inevitably leads to the collapse of others. Through in-depth case studies, it investigates the human, economic, and diplomatic consequences of U.S. interventions and the shifting nature of international alliances and power structures.
Balanced, accessible, and deeply researched, The Domino Theory challenges readers to reconsider what history teaches us about global conflict, containment strategies, and the consequences of intervention.
Ideal for readers of political science, international relations, military history, or anyone seeking to understand the strategic calculus behind the wars that defined-and continue to shape-our world.
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