reactions in latin america
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Reactions in Latin America. DEFINING THE CHALLENGE. Establishing sovereignty Articulating national interests In the wake of colonial rule (and war) Negotiating international arena Confronting the United States. FORGING STRATEGIC OPTIONS. Collective unity (“the Bolivarian dream”) - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Reactions in Latin America
DEFINING THE CHALLENGE
Establishing sovereigntyArticulating national interestsIn the wake of colonial rule (and war)Negotiating international arenaConfronting the United States
FORGING STRATEGIC OPTIONS
1. Collective unity (“the Bolivarian dream”)
2. Extra-hemispheric protection
3. Subregional hegemony
4. International law
5. Cultures of resistance
6. Alignment with the United States
Outcomes and Implications
• Illusions of success
• Growth of nationalist anti-imperialism
• Continuing quest for sovereignty
• Tensions in U.S.-Latin American relations