Why Eisenhower pursues policies of non-intervention of Dien Biem Phu
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Why Eisenhower pursues policies of non-intervention of Dien Biem Phu |
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EvaluationUltimately, he followed the policy of non-intervention as Indochina was seen as a diversion of US's strength. They were weakened by Korean War and hence do not see it as military or strategic priority. They recognised they needed to maintain strong US economy, as this would allow them to effectively defeat communism. (Intervention would be costly) As a new president, Eisenhower wanted to maintain US values of anti-colonialism, and supporting France may make them appear to be supporting neo-imperialism instead. Simultaneously, being new, he did not want to go against his allies, notably Churchill and Britain who did not advocate support for US to begin intervention. |
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