Introduction ---- Argentina's foreign policy in historical and regional perspective --- Foreign policy in highly unstable contexts --- Promoting democracy and human rights in Cuba --- Responding to political crises in South America --- Building peace and democratic institutions in Haiti ---- Conclusion
Summary
Why would a state commit to foreign policy actions that do not appear to have relevance to its national interests? And what can we learn from Argentinaʹs extensive involvement in democracy promotion in the Americas? Addressing these related questions, Ana Margheritis explores the interaction of presidential power, regional issues, and domestic instability in the shaping of Argentina's foreign policy