USA HISTORY

THE 1970S 1969 1979

FOREIGN POLICIES OF PRESIDENT NIXON

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which term best applies to President Nixon’s foreign policy of improving relations with the Soviet Union?
A
appeasement
B
brinkmanship
C
containment
D
detente
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Expert-Verified Answer. The use of policy of détente is one that best applies to President Richard Nixon’s foreign policy of improving relations with the Soviet Union.

Detailed explanation-2: -Nixon Doctrine, a foreign policy of the U.S. government, announced by U.S. Pres. Richard Nixon in 1969, whereby the United States would thereafter support allies facing military threats with economic and military aid rather than with ground troops.

Detailed explanation-3: -President Richard Nixon’s policy sought on détente with both nations, which were hostile to the U.S. and to each other. He moved away from the traditional American policy of containment of Communism, hoping each side would seek American favor.

Detailed explanation-4: -It began in 1969, as a core element of the foreign policy of U.S. President Richard Nixon, in an effort to avoid nuclear escalation. The Nixon administration promoted greater dialogue with the Soviet government, including regular summit meetings and negotiations over arms control and other bilateral agreements.

Detailed explanation-5: -Détente. Nixon’s handling of the Soviet Union and China ushered in a new chapter in the Cold War. Known as détente, the new era was one of relaxed tensions and cooperation between the world’s superpowers.

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