Western Policies in Asia post 1945
Key questions considered: What were the origins of conflict between East and West? How did the policies of Western powers affect Asia? Content covers: Decisions on Asia at Yalta and Potsdam The impact of Kennan’s Long Telegram on US policy in Asia Defensive Perimeter strategy and NSC-68 The creation of ‘model states’Tutors:
Professor Kevin Ruane
Richard Macfarlane