With the introduction of the domino theory, the United States intervenes in Vietnam, supporting the South.
They begin drafting soldiers and warn Brazil to stay out of Southeast Asia.
The United States pushes its influence on South America, upholding the Monroe Doctrine as one of great value to them.
China's major offensive is put aside for a moment when rebels rise up against the communist government in Tibet. Xinjiangese rebels also join their brothers to fight against the communist party.
The Balkan Federation begins talks with Greece to help fix the Macedonian Question. They hope that Macedonia's native population may once again be under their own control.
A military coup in Burma brings socialist dictator Ne Win to power.
Cuba closes its borders and trade routes off from the United States and Canada to keep them away from their Soviet missile bases.
Many Catholic people in Northern Ireland begin asserting that they be reunited with Ireland. They believe that the division of their people is an injustice that could very easily be righted.