It was also about staying ahead in an existential battle with the Soviet Union.
Also contributing was George F. Kenan, just after writing his famous long telegram under the pen name X, which shaped Cold War policy of containing Soviet communism.
At the time, Rockefeller was serving as an adviser to President Eisenhower, tasked with countering Soviet influence in psychological warfare and beyond.
After Stalin's death in 1953, US officials worried about a Soviet peace offensive aimed at undermining US military power, sewing discord among allies, and backing revolutionary movements in the developing world.
Rockefeller and Eisenhower advisor led US efforts to counter Soviet influence through strategic initiatives.
including Soviet satellites and other advanced technology.