Domino Theory fuels interventions from "summary" of Killing Hope by William Blum
The Domino Theory was a powerful force driving US interventions around the world during the Cold War. The idea was simple: if one country fell to communism, then neighboring countries would also fall in succession like a row of dominoes. This theory provided a convenient justification for US military interventions in countries deemed at risk of communist takeover. The fear of communism spreading like a contagion led the US to intervene in countries such as Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia. The belief was that if these countries were allowed to fall to communism, it would set off a chain reaction in the region. This fear of the domino effect fueled military interventions, coups, and covert operations in these countries. The Domino Theory also provided a rationale for US support of brutal dictatorships and authoritarian regimes in order to prevent the spread of c...
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