Multiple choice

Which statement BEST describes the policy of "brinkmanship" supported by John Foster Dulles

  1. Diplomacy & disarmament are encouraged to avoid nuclear war

  2. Gaining allies & agreements are encouraged to avoid war

  3. Threats & aggression actions used against opponents

  4. Create treaties preventing nuclear war
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Brinkmanship, a term associated with John Foster Dulles, refers to the practice of pushing a dangerous situation to the verge of disaster (the brink) to force an opponent to back down.

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