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domino theory

/ˈdɒmɪnəʊ ˈθɪəri/

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/ˈdɒmɪnəʊ ˈθɪəri/C1formalpolitical
  • ruПолитическая теория, предполагающая, что если одна страна в регионе переходит под контроль коммунистов, соседние страны последуют за ней в цепной реакции, подобно падающим костяшкам домино. Широко использовалась в эпоху Холодной войны.

A political theory suggesting that if one country in a region falls to communism, neighboring countries will follow in a chain reaction, like falling dominoes. Commonly used during the Cold War era.

  1. Political theoryC1formalamerican

    The theory that a political event in one country will cause similar events in neighboring countries, like a falling row of dominoes.

    ruТеория домино

    • The US foreign policy during the Cold War was heavily influenced by the domino theory.
    • Many historians argue that the domino theory justified American intervention in Vietnam.
    • The collapse of communism in Eastern Europe seemed to confirm the domino theory.