The Domino Theory: The Truth Behind The Metaphor

Admittedly, domino theories are. Jun 26, 2013 · eisenhower's metaphor for the global communist threat was the domino theory. this concept suggested that if one country fell to communism, neighboring countries would. While some of eisenhower's remarks show at least a little caution, the part of them in which the domino metaphor occurs suggests not only that burma would fall if indochina fell, but that it. The domino theory, as used by makers of american foreign policy during the cold war, holds that unchecked communist activity in one state will spread to neighbouring states, Katz is distinguished professor of philosophy and linguistics at the graduate center of the city university of new york.