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Ranging from the 1840s through the early twenty-first century, this
study of the two countries' shared political, economic, and
cultural histories fills in significant gaps in our understanding
of Paraguayan-U.S. relations. Frank O. Mora and Jerry W. Cooney
tell how an initially rocky beginning between the two countries,
marked by diplomatic posturing, shows of military force, and failed
business schemes, gave way to a calmer period during which the
United States backed Paraguay's territorial claims against its
neighbors, prospects grew brighter for American entrepreneurs, and
Paraguay embraced Pan Americanism. It was not until the 1930s,
however, that the two countries engaged in earnest as the United
States attempted to mediate the Chaco War between Paraguay and
Bolivia. Then, as the authors write, ""hemispheric solidarity in
World War II, the cold war in Latin America, the 'balance of power'
among states in the Rio de la Plata, and the question of U.S.
support for, or aid to, Latin American dictators"" became matters
of mutual interest. The dictatorship of Alfredo Stroessner
(1954-89) spanned much of this era, with a shared attitude of
realpolitik typifying U.S.- Paraguayan relations. Post-Stroessner,
the United States has stood by Paraguay during its transition to
democracy, despite lingering concerns about such issues as drug
trafficking and intellectual piracy. The countries should grow
closer with time, the authors conclude, if Paraguay resists the
continent's leftward political shift and remains a solid partner in
U.S. antiterror initiatives in South America.
The history of U.S.-Latin American relations has been characterized
by a complex fusion of tensions, collaboration, misperceptions, and
intervention. Offering a balanced and interdisciplinary
interpretation, this comprehensive reader traces the often-troubled
relationship from the beginnings of the nineteenth century to the
presidency of Barack Obama. Completely revised and updated, this
third edition includes original essays on critically important
issues such as immigration, the environment, and the Obama
administration's policy toward the region. In addition to this
added policy section, another new section explores cultural issues
such as tourism, soccer, and the media. The readings are framed by
the editors' opening chapter on the history of the relationship,
introductory essays for each of the seven parts, and abstracts for
each selection. Students who use this book will learn that
U.S.-Latin American relations have been deeply influenced by
dynamic, continuously evolving scholarly interpretations in both
hemispheres. Sixteen years after the first edition was published,
the editors are more optimistic as the hemisphere unites around
trade, culture, tourism and an evolving mutual appreciation.
Methodologically interdisciplinary, yet comparative and historical
in organization and structure, this text will benefit all readers
interested in the rich historical, social, and political "American"
relationship.
The history of U.S.-Latin American relations has been characterized
by a complex fusion of tensions, collaboration, misperceptions, and
intervention. Offering a balanced and interdisciplinary
interpretation, this comprehensive reader traces the often-troubled
relationship from the beginnings of the nineteenth century to the
presidency of Barack Obama. Completely revised and updated, this
third edition includes original essays on critically important
issues such as immigration, the environment, and the Obama
administration's policy toward the region. In addition to this
added policy section, another new section explores cultural issues
such as tourism, soccer, and the media. The readings are framed by
the editors' opening chapter on the history of the relationship,
introductory essays for each of the seven parts, and abstracts for
each selection. Students who use this book will learn that
U.S.-Latin American relations have been deeply influenced by
dynamic, continuously evolving scholarly interpretations in both
hemispheres. Sixteen years after the first edition was published,
the editors are more optimistic as the hemisphere unites around
trade, culture, tourism and an evolving mutual appreciation.
Methodologically interdisciplinary, yet comparative and historical
in organization and structure, this text will benefit all readers
interested in the rich historical, social, and political "American"
relationship.
This comprehensive text analyzes the foreign policies of eighteen
countries in Latin America and the Caribbean. First assessing the
state of the discipline, the introduction develops a common
framework that compares the relevant explanatory weight of foreign
policy determinants at the individual, state, and international
level for each country. Case studies include the major regional
powers such as Mexico, Brazil, and Argentina, as well as
less-studied players such as the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, and
Uruguay. With its focused analytical questions and rich empirical
description, this book allows readers to develop sustained
comparisons across the full spectrum of Latin American foreign
policy. Visit our website for sample chapters
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