The domino theory, a strategic concept that gained prominence during the Cold War era, played a pivotal role in shaping the United States' involvement in the Vietnam War.

This theory posited that if one country fell under communist influence, its neighboring countries would 'fall' like a chain of dominoes, ultimately leading to the spread of communism throughout the region.

The domino theory was a central tenet of U.S.

foreign policy during the 1950s and 1960s, as policymakers feared the potential spread of communism in Southeast Asia.

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Domino Theory: Pivotal Influence on U.S. Involvement in Vietnam and Global Geopolitics