Colossus Challenged

Author : H. Michael Erisman
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2019-03-04
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780429724879

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Colossus Challenged by H. Michael Erisman Pdf

In recent years the powerful and long-standing influence of the United States in the Caribbean and Central America has been challenged directly by Cuba, Mexico, and Venezuela and--many think--indirectly by the USSR. This struggle for dominance, which has altered and still is significantly changing the power configuration in the Caribbean Basin, is examined in detail in Colossus Challenged. The book contains seven chapters by prominent area specialists. Five of the chapters focus on the Caribbean policies of the major contenders for power, analyzing the evolution of each country's policies, the main variables affecting its definition of interests and its decision making, and its prospects for exerting regional influence in the foreseeable future. The other two chapters look at the rivalry for Caribbean influence from the perspectives of eastern Caribbean and Central American governments.

Author : H. Michael Erisman
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2019-04-02
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780429717734

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Cuba's International Relations by H. Michael Erisman Pdf

From its inception, Fidel Castro's revolution has exerted an impact on the international scene far out of proportion to Cuba's modest size and limited resources. This phenomenon became more pronounced in the mid-1970s as Havana's foreign policies took on truly global parameters that involved the dispatch of large combat forces to Angola and Ethiopia, the initiation of ambitious military and developmental aid programs for Third World nations, and the assumption of leadership of the Nonaligned Movement. Today Cuba remains a significant actor on the world scene, giving top priority to Caribbean and Central American affairs. Critics, especially in the United States, have insisted that Cuban globalism is not a nationalist expression, that Cuba is but a surrogate for the Soviet Union. Such charges, however, ignore or seriously underestimate the role that nationalism has always played in the Cuban Revolution. This book explores the nature and development of Castro's foreign relations in general and Cuban globalism in particular, with primary attention devoted to nationalism's influence on Havana's policies toward the United States, the Soviet Union, and especially the developing (mostly nonaligned) African, Asian, and Latin countries of the Third World. To give the reader an in-depth Cuban perspective on crucial international issues, excerpts from Castro's major speeches and press interviews are included. Erisman concludes that the nationalistic dimension of Havana's foreign policies has definitely not been fully appreciated, and this omission obscures the complexity and true essence of Cuban globalism.

Author : Chris Claremont,Jo Duffy
Publisher : Marvel Entertainment
Page : 520 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2018-11-28
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN : 9781302507268

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X-Men Classic by Chris Claremont,Jo Duffy Pdf

Collecting Classic X-Men #1-23. In 1986, Marvel launched CLASSIC X-MEN, a series that reprinted the “All-New, All-Different X-Men” era — with a twist! All-new backup stories fleshed out the 1970s tales and delved deeper into the characters’ lives — and new story pages were even inserted into the reprints, expanding on key moments and sowing the seeds for future storylines! Now, all this newly created material has been collected together — complete with comparisons and text pieces explaining what was changed, what was added and why! Friendships are forged, allies are mourned and lives are transformed in these rare tales that dance between the raindrops of some of the most revered X-Men comics of all time! It’s the perfect companion piece to your UNCANNY X-MEN collection!

Author : Abigail B. Bakan,David Cox,Colin Leys
Publisher : Wilfrid Laurier Univ. Press
Page : 277 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2006-01-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780889208865

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Imperial Power and Regional Trade by Abigail B. Bakan,David Cox,Colin Leys Pdf

The election of Ronald Reagan as President of the United States in November 1980 opened a new chapter in international relations; U.S. foreign policy shifted from an alliance-based, consensual approach to one based on a more overt use of its immense economic and, above all, military power. This policy entailed some stark choices for the U.S.A.’s allies and neighbours and, above all, for the small countries of Central America and the Caribbean. This revealing book tells the story of the Caribbean Basin Initiative (CBI), through which the new assertion of U.S. hegemony in the region was expressed. The CBI entitled “friendly” countries of the region (i.e., excluding Cuba, pre-invasion Grenada and Nicaragua) to military and economic aid plus incentives, modelled on the so-called “Puerto Rican miracle,” so as to reorient their trade towards the U.S.A. The authors carefully compare the claims made for the CBI with its underlying political objectives and examine its actual impact on regional development through detailed case studies of the Eastern Caribbean and Trinidad. Also examined are the impact of the CBI on Caribbean regional integration and the responses of Canada and Britain, the two other major countries with long-standing political and economic interests in the Caribbean. What emerges from this investigation is the way the CBI reflects the U.S.A.’s historic quest for regional dominance, rather than a new era in Caribbean development.

Author : David J Myers
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2019-06-04
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781000309454

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Regional Hegemons by David J Myers Pdf

The bitter U.S. experience in Vietnam and the pain inflicted on theSoviet Union by its Afghanistan adventure have caused Washington andMoscow to rethink the costs and benefits of unilateral military interventionon behalf of threatened clients, especially in the third world. Also, asthe Cold War winds down, the crusading spirit that has driven superpowercompetition since the end of World War II appears increasingly anachronistic.Expenditures by the superpowers in pursuit of military superiority,or even to ensure parity, are now criticized for the security theydo not provide or for detracting from economic growth. The lattercriticism has grown in importance as the U.S. economy has confrontednew challenges from Japan and Germany and as the Soviet economystruggles to avoid collapse. Thus when Saddam Hussein's August 1990invasion of Kuwait challenged the political and economic status quo inthe oil-rich Middle East, neither the United States nor the Soviet Unionresponded unilaterally. Cooperatively they crafted an international consensusto confront the challenge.

Author : Euclid A. Rose
Publisher : Lexington Books
Page : 482 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0739104489

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Dependency and Socialism in the Modern Caribbean by Euclid A. Rose Pdf

The three small economies that are the subject of this study were established as artificial colonial societies and have remained extremely vulnerable to the international capitalists system, a situation that has led to homegrown efforts to assert methods of development not associated with capitalism. After placing the developmental realities of the three countries in the general context of the Caribbean region and the global capitalist system, Rose (Siena College) critically examines the attempts of the three countries' experiments with socialism, begun in the 1970s. She reserves greater criticism for the United States as she turns her attention to U.S. government efforts to destabilize the countries in an effort to prevent the emerging of any socialist alternatives in an area it viewed as part of its sphere of influence. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR.

Author : Jennie K Lincoln,Elizabeth G Ferris
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2019-07-11
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781000316056

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The Dynamics Of Latin American Foreign Policies by Jennie K Lincoln,Elizabeth G Ferris Pdf

A sequel to Latin American Foreign Policies: Global and Regional Dimensions (Westview, 1981), this collection of original essays presents a comprehensive view of the principal foreign policy issues of the nations of Latin America and lays the foundation for understanding the challenges facing those nations in the 1980s. The book begins with an introduction to the major themes of conflict and cooperation in Latin American foreign policies, an overview of U.S.-Latin American relations, and an assessment of contemporary research in the field. The authors then analyze the economic challenges, regional conflicts, and security concerns of the nations of South and Central America, with case studies of the foreign policies of Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Peru, Venezuela, Colombia, Mexico, Nicaragua, and Cuba. A concluding section suggests future directions for research on Latin American foreign policies in the 1980s and offers a theoretical framework for the analysis of foreign policy behavior in the region.

Author : Jorge Rodriguez Beruff,J. Peter Figueroa,J. Edward Greene
Publisher : Springer
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1991-06-18
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781349118779

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Conflict, Peace and Development in the Caribbean by Jorge Rodriguez Beruff,J. Peter Figueroa,J. Edward Greene Pdf

One in a series on global political economy, aiming to provide overviews and case studies of states and sectors in the international division of labour. The studies in this volume focus on the regional case of the Caribbean, addressing security, diplomacy, hegemony and development.

Author : NA NA,Andres Serbin
Publisher : Springer
Page : 155 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2016-04-30
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781349618088

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Sunset Over the Islands by NA NA,Andres Serbin Pdf

No region of the world has been so affected as the Caribbean by the geopolitical and economic changes caused by the end of the Cold War and the impact of globalization. This book analyzes the problems of regionalization, integration and identity and the wide range of political, social and economic challenges facing the region. A masterpiece of concise and comprehensive analysis, rich in theoretical insights, this is required for all concerned with these issues in the Caribbean and the wider world.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 872 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Diplomatic and consular service, American
ISBN : IND:30000129685461

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State by Anonim Pdf

Author : Howard J. Wiarda,Eusebio Mujal-Leon,Alistair Hennessy,Janine T Perfit
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 355 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2019-07-11
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781000302318

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The Iberian-latin American Connection by Howard J. Wiarda,Eusebio Mujal-Leon,Alistair Hennessy,Janine T Perfit Pdf

This book is especially timely as Latin America is diversifying its international connections, Spain and Portugal are seeking to expand their interests and presence in Latin America, and U.S. policy toward both regions has become increasingly complex. Contributors trace the history of Iberian-Latin American relations from colonial times and then examine the cultural, economic, political, and strategic ties that currently exist between the two regions. Particular attention is focused on the impact of Iberian-Latin American relations on U.S. foreign policy. The book concludes with a section of country-specific case studies.

Author : Frank O. Mora,Jeanne A. K. Hey
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Page : 429 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2003-10-30
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781461638636

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Latin American and Caribbean Foreign Policy by Frank O. Mora,Jeanne A. K. Hey Pdf

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.

Author : G. Pope Atkins
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 428 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2018-02-12
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780429979705

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Handbook Of Research On The International Relations Of Latin America And The Caribbean by G. Pope Atkins Pdf

The study of Latin American and Caribbean international relations has a long evolution both within the development of international relations as a general academic undertaking and in terms of the particular characteristics that distinguish the approaches taken by scholars in the field. This handbook provides a thorough multidisciplinary reference guide to the literature on the various elements of the international relations of Latin America and the Caribbean. Citing over 1600 sources that date from the nineteenth century to the present, with emphasis on recent decades, the volume's analytic essays trace the evolution of research in terms of concepts, issues, and themes. The Handbook is a companion volume to Atkins' Latin America and the Caribbean in the International System, Fourth Edition, but also serves as an invaluable stand-alone reference volume for students, scholars, researchers, journalists, and practitioners, both official and private.

Author : Augusto Varas
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2021-10-28
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780429717703

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Militarization And The International Arms Race In Latin America by Augusto Varas Pdf

Military conflicts and dictatorships in Latin America are the main consequences of the increasingly autonomous role of the armed forces in the region, asserts noted scholar Augusto Varas, and international factors related to the expansion of weapon industries in the North and the increasing flow of financial resources to Latin America are accelerating the arms race. Varas discusses the historical function of the armed forces in local politics, the new ideology of the "national security doctrine," and the process of conflict perception by the Latin American military. He also analyzes the inevitable relations between the arms race and the political role of the region's armed institutions. Using Chile as an example, he places these factors in context and illustrates how political crisis can escalate into a regional arms race. He then concludes with a discussion of the links between prospects for democracy in the region and demilitarization and disarmament.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 588 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Communism
ISBN : WISC:89098098601

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Problems of Communism by Anonim Pdf