Central America: A Strategic Imperative.
Abstract
Important U.S. political, economic and military interests converge in Central America and the Caribbean Basin. The stability and security of these areas are therefore essential to U.S. security interests, not only in this region, but worldwide as well. The countries of Central America are developing countries. They have extensive socioeconomic problems and some countries are politically unstable. In recent years there has been a decline in U.S. involvement and an increased involvement of foreign communist countries, primarily the USSR and Cuba. The conditions in Central America are favorable for revolution, and with increased communist involvement, the expansion of communism onto the mainland of the Western Hemisphere is highly probable. This study examines these problems and makes specific recommendations to curb communist expansion, stabilize the area, and improve relations between the United States and the countries of Central America.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 1987
- Accession Number
- ADA186702
Entities
People
- Florian H. Yoste Iii
Organizations
- Air War College