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“How far do you agree with the view that the Sino-Soviet split was beneficial to the USA”

“How far do you agree with the view that the Sino-Soviet split was beneficial to the USA”. Anthony IBHL History Ms. Wendy Gifford. Thesis Statement. The split benefited the United States to a great extent:

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“How far do you agree with the view that the Sino-Soviet split was beneficial to the USA”

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  1. “How far do you agree with the view that the Sino-Soviet split was beneficial to the USA” Anthony IBHL History Ms. Wendy Gifford

  2. Thesis Statement The split benefited the United States to a great extent: • It exposed the schisms in the Communist ideology and helped democratic movements take root • It led the way to better Sino-US relations, which helped the US in its campaign to contain communism in Asia • The military repercussions of the split also caused the Russians to focus much of their forces and attention on Asian instead of on Eastern Europe

  3. P1: US Democratic lobby • The fractiousness of the Comintern resulted in a widening of support for the US-backed democratic parties • Competition led to a weakening of Soviet influence in Asian and Europe • Many other underground parties, following China, rose to challenge the USSR

  4. P2: China as an ally in “Containing” communism in Asia • The resulting advancement in Sino-American diplomatic relations became advantageous to the US campaigns in Asia • The diplomatic successes with China enabled the United States reduce its armed forces • Highly successful Sino-American-Pakistan alliance against USSR, China supported Cambodia against Vietnam

  5. P3: The redirection of Soviet focus, forces and resources • The USSR was in no shape to compete technologically and economically with the US or maintain its influence in Eastern Europe and in other LEDCs for long • Territorial disputes and failed talks with the Chinese • The intense rivalry between China and USSR meant that both countries had to spend resources

  6. Conclusion • China a natural counterbalance against the Soviet Union • Other factors that benefited the US: Death of Mao (better Chinese relations) and the poor Soviet economy in general (rise of democratic movements) • Sino-Soviet Split characterized the relations of the Cold War and in many ways, hastened the war’s end

  7. Bibliography Lundestad, G. (1999). East, West, North, South: Major Developments in International Politics since 1945 (4thth ed., pp. 238-250). Oxford: Oxford University Press. Murphy, D. (2003). The Cold War: 1945-1991. London: Collins Educational. Dunbabin, J. (1994). The Cold War: The Great Powers and their Allies (pp. 285-287). London: Longman Group Limited. Young, J. W. (1993). Cold War and Detente 1941-91. New York: Longman Publishing.

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