Machine derived contents note: 1. Introduction: permament and transitory interests in U. S. foreign policy -- 2. Washington and the Somoza dynasty: from consolidation to crisis of a client dictatorship -- 3. Supporting Somoza: substance and symbol in American policy during the Nixon-Ford era -- 4. The Carter administration and Nicaragua: human rights and the politics of accommodation -- 5. The Carter administration and Nicaragua: mediation and the politics of frustration -- 6. Washington ruptures an historic relationship: dumping the dictator to save the state -- 7. The Carter administration and revolutionary Nicaragua: containing Sandinista power -- 8. Conclusion -- Notes -- Bibliography
Summary
This study of US policy towards Nicaragua during the Nixon, Ford and Carter presidencies reveals the importance Washington places on preserving state institutions in Latin America while adopting a much more flexible approach regarding support for elected regimes or dictatorial rulers. Author from Macquarie University
Analysis
20th Century history (c 1914+) (North America) International relations Terrorism, revolutions, coups
Anastasio Somoza
Diplomatic relations
Economic policy
Foreign policy alignment
Guerilla warfare
History
International disputes
Nicaragua
Overseas item
United States
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 319-328) and index
Notes
This book purchased by ANCLAS from Dr. Barry Carr, Historian. ANU
