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Part 1 - Rivalry, Mistrust & Accord (The Cold War)

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Case study 1: Japanese Expansion In East Asia 1931-41 (The Global War)

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Case Study 2: German & Italian Expansion 1933-40 (The Global War)

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Part 2 - Leaders & Nations (The Cold War)

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Part 3 - Cold War Crises (The Cold War)

<ul>
	<li>Communism: A political theory advocating for a classless society where property is publicly owned.</li>
	<li>Containment: U.S. policy aimed at preventing the spread of communism globally.</li>
	<li>Domino Effect: Theory that if one country falls to communism, nearby countries might follow.</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li>Main Takeaway: Korean War became a symbol of U.S. commitment to fight communism outside Europe.</li>
	<li>Real-World Example: Think of it like trying to stop a viral video from spreading on TikTok&mdash;it&#39;s challenging, and the stakes keep increasing.</li>
	<li>U.S. Achievements
	<ul>
		<li>Successfully kept communism north of the 38th parallel.</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li>Setbacks
	<ul>
		<li>General MacArthur attempted to &#39;roll-back&#39; communism, resulting in a &quot;mutilated&quot; success.</li>
		<li>Massive casualties for both U.N. forces and Korean civilians.</li>
		<li>Consequences -&nbsp;NSC-68, which led to a militarized and global approach to the Cold War.</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li>Evaluation: By 1953, communism was contained in Korea, but at significant human, economic, and policy costs.</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li>Main Takeaway: U.S. involvement dramatically reshaped Japan&#39;s policies, leading from demilitarization to a strategy against communism.</li>
	<li>Real-World Example: Imagine a sculptor who starts making a peaceful dove but halfway decides to make a guardian eagle instead.</li>
	<li>Initial U.S. Objectives under General MacArthur
	<ul>
		<li>Demilitarize Japan.</li>
		<li>Trial for war criminals.</li>
		<li>Draft a new constitution that promotes individual rights.</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li>Notable Policies
	<ul>
		<li>Emperor&#39;s role decreased.</li>
		<li>Around 2,500 political prisoners, including many communists, released.</li>
		<li>Policies favorable to trade unions introduced and aimed to break the power of elite families (Zaibatsu).</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li>The Shift in 1950: With the Cold War focusing on Asia and China becoming communist, Japan&#39;s role was redefined.
	<ul>
		<li>New Aim: Make Japan a strong anti-communist ally, economically and militarily strong.</li>
		<li>&#39;Reverse course&#39; in policies: Restrictions on communism, trade unions limited, Zaibatsu allowed, initiation of a &lsquo;red purge&rsquo;.</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li>Revised Defense Strategy
	<ul>
		<li>Post-1950, Japan allowed to establish a &quot;self-defense force&quot; of 75,000.</li>
		<li>After the 1952 occupation end, U.S. military influence continued.</li>
		<li>Real-World Example: Imagine Japan as a student who initially wasn&rsquo;t allowed to participate in school sports. Post-1950, not only was the student encouraged to join the games, but also trained by the best coach, aka the U.S.</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li>American-Japanese Security Treaty, 1951
	<ul>
		<li>Effectively made Japan a military protectorate of the USA.</li>
		<li>Allowed retention of American bases in Japan and placed restrictions on Japan granting bases to other powers.</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
</ul>

The U.S. adopted a dynamic approach in Asia during the Cold War era, emphasizing containment of communism. The Korean War showed the challenges and costs of this policy, while post-WWII Japan showcased the adaptability and determination of the U.S. to ensure a strong anti-communist presence in Asia.

Unveiling US Strategy: Was Containing Communism In Asia A Success?

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