The theory espoused by former US President Ronald Reagan, according to which special forces should be formed and strongly supported, with the aim of violently overthrowing communism in so-called "third" countries.
Although he was primarily thinking of Cuba, this Reagan theory was considered very dangerous in the European Union.
Official Brussels has therefore publicly rejected such an approach as unacceptable in international politics, given, inter alia, the fundamental value of the EU, which is based on peace, understanding, tolerance and solidarity.
This doctrine was not always successful. For example, in Lebanon it was a real disaster.
