Eisenhower Doctrine

The Eisenhower Doctrine, announced by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1957, was a U.S. foreign policy aimed at containing the spread of communism in the Middle East. It stated that the U.S. would provide military and economic assistance to any Middle Eastern country requesting help against armed aggression, particularly from communist forces. This doctrine reflected America's commitment to protect its allies and maintain stability in a region of strategic importance during the Cold War, emphasizing the U.S. role in countering Soviet influence globally.