the cold war under eisenhower

Eisenhower + the CIA

Under Eisenhower, the CIA executed covert operations like Operation Ajax to counter communist influence.

National Front/Mosaddegh

A political coalition in Iran that supported the nationalization of the oil industry, opposing British control.

Tudeh Party

The pro-Soviet communist party in Iran that initially supported Mosaddegh in opposition to the British.

Colonel Armas

CIA-backed leader who led a coup in Guatemala resulting in the overthrow of President Arbenz.

Domino Theory

The political theory suggesting that the fall of one nation to communism can lead to the fall of neighboring nations.

Formosa Resolution

U.S. congressional resolution authorizing the use of force to defend Taiwan against the PRC.

Brinkmanship

A strategy of escalating threats to achieve favorable outcomes, exemplified during Taiwan Strait tensions.

Anglo-Iranian Oil Company (AIOC)

The British company involved in oil extraction in Iran, resistant to sharing profits with the Iranian government.