U.S. Foreign Policy, the South American integration, and the case of the military bases in Colombia

  1. Iglesias Cavicchioli, Manuel
Revista:
Revista electrónica de estudios internacionales (REEI)

ISSN: 1697-5197

Año de publicación: 2010

Número: 19

Tipo: Artículo

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Resumen

This article analyzes the nature of the conflict generated in South America by the adoption of the new military agreement between the U.S. and Colombia. The article will evaluate the political and the geostrategic implications of this agreement, especially its repercussions for the regional integration process of South America. It will also analyze the stances of the local actors in order to consider prospective scenarios, and will assess the U.S. approach to South American integration under the Obama administration.

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