An Assessment of Carter Administration Relations with Mexico,
Abstract
Considering the Mexican premise and approaching the problem from a perspective of conflict, the strain in U.S.-Mexico relations may reflect a state of inevitable tension that allows an acceptable venting of hostilities. It assures an arm's length relationship that satisfies the Mexican need for respect of sovereignty and independence and it prevents Mexico from being smothered in the bosom of America's cooperative friendship. The benefit to the United States is that acceptance of such a relationship, while initially disconcerting, allows the United States to change from a repentant giant seeking 'satisficing' solutions to a nation that identifies and pursues its national interests with firm resolution.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 1980
- Accession Number
- ADA095400
Entities
People
- Arturo Gandara
Organizations
- RAND Corporation