nov 3, 1969 - Nixon Doctrine formalised

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-(in speech on Vietnamisation)

-existing treaty agreements would be honoured

-US would provide nuclear shield to any ally/nation vital to US security

-US technology, investment, weapons & training to nations considered important but not vital to national interest ("client" states)

-nations responsible for their own defense

-"Our interests shall shape out commitments rather than the other way around" -Kissinger

-led to massive increase in sales in military hardware (fighter planes, tanks, radar, anti-aircraft weapons etc) to US allies during Nixon's presidency: under $2 billion --> more than $15 billion

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