The Nixon Doctrine implied a foreign policy that was shaped largely by
A) the determination to defeat communism at all costs.
B) a need to be selective in its commitments abroad.
C) the effort to reshape the world in America's image.
D) the needs of the domestic economy.
E) the desires of American allies.

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The Nixon Doctrine emphasized the need for the United States to be more selective in its foreign commitments and to rely on local allies to assume greater responsibility for their own defense. It was a response to the costly and unpopular Vietnam War and the need to prioritize domestic concerns over overseas involvement.

The Nixon Doctrine Implied a Foreign Policy That Was Shaped