Security Assistance to Central America: Assessment of U.S. Involvement in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras.
Abstract
This thesis examined U.S. involvement in the northern Central American countries of El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras by gauging the effectiveness of U.S. foreign policy as a specific result of security assistance. A background analysis developed a portrayal of the area from a broad perspective and was followed by an in-depth examination of foreign influence in the region. A subjective analysis based on several prominent viewpoints discussed the issue of security assistance in each country. This effort indicates there have been varying degrees of success when the U.S. has used security assistance to meet its foreign policy objectives in Central America. Inconsistent U.S. assistance in the 1970s led to the requirement for relatively massive aid during the years of the Reagan administration. The need for consistency in foreign policy and security assistance in this vital area of U.S. concern is the conclusion of this thesis.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1986
- Accession Number
- ADA174622
Entities
People
- Louis M. Johnson Jr
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology