POLI 346 Lecture Notes - Nsc-68, Marshall Plan
14 Oct 2012
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14/10/2012 16:16:00 in 1945, debates over where american priorities lay. But after loss" of china, that debate is somewhat settled recognized as a real loss because china is recognized for its potential. Nsc 68 shifted perception of soviet union; colouring perception of china they become allies in 1949/1950. Settles the debate, europe should be important, and japan in asia. The answers reflect changes in american grand strategy. Soviets want it to remain unindustrialized, and not recover from the war, redrawing the eastern borders. The united states think they have learned their lesson, fighting to have germany reintegrated french, british and. How do you go from war time production back to peace time production? it was a huge problem after wwi. Each still trying to hold onto own roles. Britain and france are broke, losing their lead roles in the international sphere. Dollar shortage (usds) the currency everyone wants. European firms cannot compete with american firms, hard for.
