History GCSE

Nixon Doctrine

What Nixon Doctrine means in History GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.

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Policy announced in July 1969 stating that Asian allies would be responsible for their own military defence, while the US honoured existing treaty commitments and provided a nuclear umbrella.

Pearson Edexcel · Option 33: Key topic 3: US involvement in the Vietnam War, 1954–75 - 4 Changes under Nixon, 1969–73 (study guide)

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Option 33: Key topic 3: US involvement in the Vietnam War, 1954–75 - 4 Changes under Nixon, 1969–73 (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)

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