Diplomacy: Political Foosball
"The main purpose is stability by using different political philosophies based on geography, and self-interest. If the major powers pursued their self-interest rationally and predictably, an equilibrium would emerge from the conflicting interest." - Nixon Doctrine
Nixon's goal was not a US victory, but a world victory. To accomplish it Nixon had to forfeit to China. Goal: Win Strategy: Keep up the defense and watch for openings Political Foosball is difficult. Nixon had to win without China scoring. Nixon's points: - open up trade - provide an explanation regarding US withdrawal policies - gain time to withdraw troops - play the "Soviet Card" Strategy: be straightforward with China and ambiguous with America. Mao Tse-Tong Points: - The PRC will get Taiwan - No Chinese support for US in Vietnam. - No Culture changes; China was committed to communism. |