Question

we have now seen nature and background of soviet program. what may we expect by way of its practical implementa
(a) internal policy devoted to increasing in every way strength and prestige of soviet state . .
(b) wherever it is considered timely and promising, efforts will be made to advance . . . soviet power. . .
(c) russians will participate officially in international organizations where they see opportunity of extending soviet po
of . . . diluting power of others. . . .
(d) toward colonial areas, . . . soviet policy . . . will be directed toward weakening of power and influence and contacts of advanced
western nations.
source: public domain/harry s. truman library and museum
based on this excerpt, how did kennan attempt to influence u.s. foreign policy?
he advocated the fulfillment of legitimate soviet interests.
he advocated the containment of further soviet influence.
he called for the buildup of nuclear weapons to roll back soviet gains.
he called for the acceptance of political concessions to maintain soviet cooperation.

Explanation:

Kennan's analysis of Soviet behavior (seeking to increase strength, advance power, dilute others' power, weaken Western influence in colonies) implies the need to limit Soviet expansion. The option "He advocated the containment of further Soviet influence" aligns with his containment theory, aiming to restrict Soviet influence. Other options: advocating Soviet interests (A) is wrong; nuclear buildup for rollback (C) is more aggressive than containment; political concessions (D) contradicts his view.

Answer:

B. He advocated the containment of further Soviet influence.