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15 Reasons Why the Monroe Doctrine Was a Game-Changer for U.S. Foreign Policy

11. Inspired Future Hemispheric Defense Agreements

11. Inspired Future Hemispheric Defense Agreements
Monroe Doctrine’s legacy: shaping mutual defense alliances across the Americas for security.

The Monroe Doctrine set a precedent for alliances like the Rio Treaty and the Organization of American States (OAS), which focused on mutual defense within the Americas. These agreements echoed Monroe’s aim of resisting external threats (legalclarity.org).

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