History GCSE
Carter Doctrine
What Carter Doctrine means in History GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Carter Doctrine
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
Announced in 1980, it committed the USA to using military force, if necessary, to protect its national interests and oil supplies in the Persian Gulf.
Topics that use Carter Doctrine
- Option P4: Key topic 3: The end of the Cold War, 1970–91 - 2 The end of détente and the ‘Second Cold War’ (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
- Arms race
- Cultural Cold War
- Diplomacy
- INF Treaty
- Strategic Defence Initiative (SDI)
- Summit meetings
- The end of détente
- Evil empire
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