The Difficult Triangle: Mexico, Central America, And The United States - Softcover

Jauberth, H. Rodrigo; Castaneda, Gilberto; Hernandez, Jesus; Vuskovic, Pedro

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0367306743 ISBN 13: 9780367306748

Publisher: Routledge, 2021

Synopsis

Although relations with Central America dominated U.S. foreign policy with its southern neighbors during the 1980s, relations with Mexico will likely shape U.S. foreign policy in the next decade. This book examines the troubled nature of the triangular link between Mexico, Central America, and the United States in order to understand the implications of U.S. policy for peace and development in the Western Hemisphere. The book begins with an analysis of Mexico's foreign policy and its historical role in seeking diplomatic solutions to volatile situations in Central America. The authors then assess the probable impact on the region of increased economic integration, particularly the U.S.-Mexico free trade agreement, especially important in light of Mexico's enormous debt and immigration issues. Special attention is also given to diplomatic aspects of the relationship, with a focus on the process of negotiations to resolve conflicts in Central America. A lengthy epilogue offers critical commentary on key issues discussed in the text by such prominent figures as Jesse Jackson, Carlos Vilas, David Ibarra, and Guadalupe Gonzales.

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About the Author

"H. Rodrigo Jauberth is research coordinator of Central America studies at CIDE, Costa Rica
Gilberto Castañeda is research associate of Central America studies at CIDE, Guatemala
Jesús Hernández is research associate of U.S.-Mexican studies at the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Mexico
Pedro Vuskovic is research coordinator of economic studies at Coordinadora Regional de Investigaciones Económicas y Sociales (CRIES) in Nicaragua."

Edition details

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0367306743
• ISBN 13: 9780367306748
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 208