One example of how the United States countered Soviet influence in Asia and Africa is through the Truman Doctrine. This policy, announced by President Harry Truman in 1947, aimed to contain the spread of communism by supporting countries that were threatened by Soviet-backed insurgencies or governments. The United States provided economic and military aid to countries in Asia and Africa to prevent them from falling under Soviet influence. Additionally, the United States formed alliances like SEATO (Southeast Asia Treaty Organization) and CENTO (Central Treaty Organization) in order to bolster its presence and influence in these regions.
