The Cold War History - Article Example

A big confrontation developed in this situation with the Cuban Missile Crisis. It came very close to nuclear war but the U.S. won the state down. Another episode of containment occurred in Vietnam. The U.S. Wanted to contain the communist North Vietnamese, so it supported the free South. The Soviet Union and its allies strengthened the North, created a war in the country. This was not a success for the U.S.These confrontations have various lessons. Sometimes containment can work but it often just postpones a conflict.

Most of the time the U.S. should vigorously defend its interests. Many bad countries would love to spend all day negotiating and talking about their problems with the U.S. Meanwhile they are building an arsenal to attack. A confrontation may be a better solution to these situations.