Policy introduced by DeanAcheson (US Secretary of State). Focused on the military security of the pacific and the policy that the USA should develop to ensure this. Identified areas in the US saw as critical for defence of US interests.
Aimed at stopping Soviet expansion.58 page top secret policy paper by the US national security council. Declared that the USSR were intent on worlddomination. Stressed the urgency of building the USA's political,economic and military power.