Factors that resulted in the alteration of the historical distribution of power;
There are two sets of factors that resulted in the alteration of the historical distribution of power; Firstly, Japan and German are getting defeated, and French and British empires interacting with the U.S. and the Soviet Union’s advancement in a manner which increasingly gravitated power to the two centers. Secondly, unlike the past contenders, the SOVIET Union is guided by some fanatical faith, and the Union aims at getting complete authority globally. Due to the advancement in technology, several weapons of mass destruction have been developed, meaning incase the world enters a phase of total war, and every person faces the risk of possible destruction.
- What major issues does the United States face at this point in the Cold War?
The U.S. is faced with momentous issues that involve either destruction or fulfillment of this land’s republic and civilization. Moreover, some issues exist that cannot wait for everyone’s contribution, meaning that the public representatives in the government need to make some fateful decisions on behalf of the people.
- What course(s) of action for the United States does this document recommend?
The document explains that the integrity of the U.S. cannot jeopardize any measure that the nation uses, whether violent r non-violent, covert, or overt. Nevertheless, before embarking on any violent measures, the U.S. should attempt to change the world by applying non-violent measures. That demonstrates the superiority of the notion of freedom in the U.S. by applying it effectively and helping change the whole world in a non-violent manner.
- How does this document represent the militarization of the policy of containment?
The military’s role should be preventing any attack on a nation, and fighting should only be used as the last option, For instance, to defeat the aggressor or defend the vitality and integrity of the nation.