Foreign Policy

Monroe Doctrine

Opposed further European colonization or interference in the Americas. Office of the Historian

Roosevelt Corollary

Claimed U.S. authority to intervene in Latin America when necessary. Office of the Historian

“Big Stick” Diplomacy

Used diplomacy backed by the threat of military force. Office of the Historian

“Dollar” Diplomacy

Used American investment and economic power to expand U.S. influence. Office of the Historian

“Moral” Diplomacy

Wilson emphasized democracy and moral principles in foreign policy. Office of the Historian

Good Neighbor Policy

FDR promoted cooperation and nonintervention in Latin America. Office of the Historian

Truman Doctrine

Provided U.S. aid to nations resisting authoritarian or communist pressure. Office of the Historian

Eisenhower Doctrine

Offered economic and military aid to Middle Eastern nations threatened by communism. Office of the Historian

Flexible Response (JFK)

Used multiple military options instead of relying only on nuclear retaliation. Office of the Historian

Détente (Nixon)

Eased Cold War tensions through diplomacy and arms

Nixon Doctrine

Expected allies to take greater responsibility for their own defense. Office of the Historian

Carter Doctrine

Promised U.S. force if necessary to defend American interests in the Persian Gulf. Office of the Historian

Bush Doctrine

Supported preemptive action against major threats and targeted states supporting terrorists.