George Kennan, writing under the pseudonym "X," stated that since the Soviet Union had been greatly weakened during World War II the best strategy to bring it down was
A. to make a military alliance with China against the Soviet Union.
B. arming the Eastern European states and encouraging them to attack the Soviet Union.
C. a long-term strategy of containment as a "counterforce" to Soviet expansion.
D. immediate, direct military action.
Answer: C
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