Discuss Khrushchev s decision to put missiles into Cuba. What was he trying to achieve and what were the flaws in his analysis? Use Allison s level of analysis approach to explain. (500 words)
Discuss Kennedy s reachtion to finding the missiles. What were his options and why did choose the one he did? (500 words)
Discuss the difference between the doctrine of massive retaliation and flexible response. Why did the Kennedy administration switch from one to the other? (500 words)