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By Matt Goldstein & Kramer. Warsaw Pact. Context. NATO founded in April, 1949 Mutual defense treaty West Germany joins NATO on May 9, 1955 Soviets feel threatened Form Warsaw Pact in 1955. Threat Analysis. Warsaw Pact gives Soviets military control over member states
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By Matt Goldstein & Kramer Warsaw Pact
Context • NATO founded in April, 1949 • Mutual defense treaty • West Germany joins NATO on May 9, 1955 • Soviets feel threatened • Form Warsaw Pact in 1955
Threat Analysis • Warsaw Pact gives Soviets military control over member states • Further expands Soviet power • Further entrenches Soviet satellites in the Iron Curtain • Allows Soviets to use Warsaw Pact as an excuse for military action.
Actions/Response • Three Options • Containment • Détente • Retaliation • Recommended Strategy: Increase NATO’s power. Possibly introduce more nations to the treaty. Block expansion of Warsaw Pact; do not allow Communism to spread into new nations.
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