<p>There are between 4 and 7 definitions of the “Bush Doctrine”. Note, Bush never said “This is my doctrine…”. This term was defined (differently) by pundits such as Norman Podhoretz and Charles Krauthammer.
You’ve probably heard of the Monroe Doctrine and Truman Doctrines. Did you know there are also many other ‘doctrines’? Here is a short list:</p>
<p>Johnson Doctrine-declared that domestic revolution in the Western Hemisphere would no longer be a local matter when “the object is the establishment of a Communist dictatorship”.</p>
<p>Carter Doctrine-The United States would use military force if necessary to defend its national interests in the Persian Gulf region.</p>
<p>Kennedy Doctrine-we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe, in order to assure the survival and the success of liberty.</p>
<p>Eisenhower Doctrine-the United States would use armed forces upon request in response to imminent or actual aggression to the Middle East.</p>
<p>Clinton Doctrine-We cannot, indeed, we should not, do everything or be everywhere. But where our values and our interests are at stake, and where we can make a difference, we must be prepared to do so.</p>
<p>Nixon Doctrine-the United States henceforth expected its allies to take care of their own military defense.</p>
<p>Now go impress your friends.</p>