The Eisenhower Doctrine was an American policy by President Eisenhower. The doctrine declared that a country could request American assistance if threatened by armed aggression from another state. However, it primarily acted as the American bulwark against international communism, especially with a series of crises within the Middle East.
The Eisenhower Doctrine was a major component to American foreign policy in the Middle East. The Soviet Union had begun intervening in Middle Eastern affairs, creating fear among American politicians. Under the new doctrine, America committed to protecting American interests in the Middle East.