Threatened by Communism

Definition

This term refers to nations in the Middle East that were at risk of falling under communist influence or control during the Cold War.

Related terms

Truman Doctrine: President Harry Truman's policy that promised military and economic aid to countries threatened by communism.

Containment: The strategy used by the United States during the Cold War to prevent the spread of communism.

Iron Curtain: A metaphorical term coined by Winston Churchill referring to the division between communist and non-communist countries in Europe during the Cold War.