Carter Doctrine

• 1.USA would repel by force any perceived threats to US interests in the Persian Gulf.
• 2. As a result of the doctrine, Carter imposed economic sanctions on the USSR, refusing to export grain to them and preventing companies from selling computers to the USSR.
• 3. The USA also sent weapons and billions of dollars to the mujahideen.
• 4. The Carter doctrine brought to an end the spirit of détente and led to Carter refusing to ratify SALT II. This can be seen as the start of the ‘Second Cold War’.
• What would the USA do in response to threats in the Persian Gulf?

  Repel by force any perceived threats
• What economic measures did Carter impose on the USSR?

  Imposed economic sanctions and refused grain exports
• What actions did the USA take to support the mujahideen?

  Sent weapons and billions of dollars
• What were the consequences of the Carter doctrine on US-Soviet relations?

  • Ended the spirit of détente
  • Led to refusal to ratify SALT II
  • Marked the start of the ‘Second Cold War’