In 1947, Greece and Turkey were fighting against Soviet Union-sponsored Communist insurgencies. Greece had been receiving aid from the UK, however, the UK was set to soon cut off this aid - this could spell doom for the Greek government, and Turkey looked as though it could soon turn red as well.
In response to this, President Truman passed the Truman Doctrine, a document designed to fight communism in Europe. This is widely considered the start of the Cold War, with 400 million dollars in aid being directed towards the Greek and Turkish governments, resulting in the defeat of Communist forces.
Now, what would happen if the Truman Doctrine, for whatever reason, was not passed? Would Greece and Turkey fall to Communism? If so, what effect would this have on Cold War geopolitics?
In response to this, President Truman passed the Truman Doctrine, a document designed to fight communism in Europe. This is widely considered the start of the Cold War, with 400 million dollars in aid being directed towards the Greek and Turkish governments, resulting in the defeat of Communist forces.
Now, what would happen if the Truman Doctrine, for whatever reason, was not passed? Would Greece and Turkey fall to Communism? If so, what effect would this have on Cold War geopolitics?
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