I felt that on the surface, Truman's doctrine seemed more laid-back and quiet, while on the surface, Khrushchev's speech was more boisterous and perhaps even arrogant. However, when one dissects what each individual is actually saying, it becomes apparent that Truman is in fact far more militant and aggressive than Khrushchev ever was. Both Khrushchev and Truman have a messiah complex, in which they believe their way of life is superior and that it is their responsibility as either capitalists or socialists to save the world. However, Truman suggests that the way to do this properly is go in and take out communism in other countries, while Khrushchev merely suggests that the best way to fight capitalism is to simply be the best country they can be, proving by example that socialism is the most sound way to run a country.

Domestically, America seems less interested in simply governing itself and more interested in influencing the rest of the world, perhaps even by force if the other countries are not willing to play ball. By contrast, Russia seems to have very little interest in forcefully imposing it's way of life upon other countries. Russia believes that communism is obviously the superior system, and that simply by following a communist regime, the rest of the world will observe it's success and follow suit. For example, "We have long proposed to the capitalist world that we compete not in an arms race but in improving the working people's lives. We are confident that capitalism cannot stand up under that kind of competition! We are confident that in the end all people will make the correct choice, will give their preference to the truly free world of communism and turn their backs on the so-called 'free world' of capitalism." Russia is interested in mainly acting in it's own country rather than aboard, and seeks to influence the world through domestic empowerment.

I feel overall, Khrushchev is more the convincing figure. His argument for communism seems more sound, as in theory, communism is more empowering to the individual than capitalism. for instance, communism encourages the idea that all individuals are equal and therefore, all individuals have it within themselves to solve their own problems and be successful. Truman by contrast, is condescending and parental towards Greece, saying that they are weak and almost childlike in their need for America to save them. For example, "it is of the utmost importance that we supervise the use of any funds made available to Greece; in such a manner that each dollar spent will count toward making Greece self-supporting, and will help to build an economy in which a healthy democracy can flourish." Therefore, the communist argument is overall more persuasive than the American one.

However, Truman's more casual, unassuming approach to his speech initially strikes one as more convincing before one dissects what each party is actually saying. Khrushchev's use of humour and his over-the-top presentation is cartoonish, and almost makes him come across as a Bond villain. For example, "It is no secret to anyone that the methods of intimidation and threat are not a sign of strength but evidence of the weakening of capitalism, the deepening of its general crisis. As the saying goes, if you can't hang on by the mane you won't hang on by the tail!" Nevertheless, both countries view themselves as centralized and self-important and superior. This is expressed through Truman's arrogance, and Khrushchev's delivery.