What statement best describes the cold war stratedy of John Foster Dulles?

John Foster Dulles, as Secretary of State under President Eisenhower, advocated for a strategy known as "containment" and "massive retaliation" against the Soviet Union. He believed in using the threat of nuclear weapons to deter aggression and emphasized a strong, aggressive stance against communism, including the use of covert operations and support for anti-communist regimes. Dulles also promoted the idea of "brinkmanship," where the U.S. would push conflicts to the edge of war to demonstrate resolve. Overall, his approach prioritized a confrontational and uncompromising stance in the Cold War.