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Overview
In this second edition of Exiting the Whirlpool, Pastor explores the continuities and the changes in U.S. foreign policy toward Latin America under Presidents Carter, Reagan, Bush, and Clinton. Whereas many foreign policy volumes neglect the role of Congress, Pastor devotes an entire chapter to explaining how it has shaped policy. Next, he looks at the recurring challenges that have often pulled the United States into the destructive whirlpool—how the United States has tried but often failed to manage succession crises, pre-empt or undermine revolutionaries, promote or manipulate elections, and encourage or neglect the region’s economic development. Pastor offers a series of far-reaching policy recommendations for exiting the whirlpool and forging a hemispheric community of democracies within a free trade area. The first edition was widely acclaimed. The second is thoroughly updated, offering analyses and recommendations for addressing the contemporary democratic and security challenges facing the hemisphere.Synopsis
"In this second edition of Exiting the Whirlpool, Pastor explores the continuities and the changes in U.S. foreign policy toward Latin America under Presidents Carter, Reagan, Bush, and Clinton. Wherea"
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Pastor (political science, Emory University and former Director of Latin American and Caribbean Affairs, National Security Council) explores the continuities and the changes in U.S. foreign policy toward Latin America under Carter, Reagan, Bush, and Clinton. Specific chapters consider the role of Congress and the recurring factors leading to American involvement in the region. In particular, Pastor discusses the United States government's efforts to manage succession crises, undermine revolutions, manipulate elections, and encourage or neglect the region's economic development. As an alternative, he presents policy recommendations to create a hemispheric network of democracies within a "free-trade" area. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)