Central American Insurgent Movements: Impact on Honduran National Security

Abstract

Explores the origins of the Sandinista Revolution in Nicaragua and the Farabundo Marti insurgent effort in El Salvador. Examines the Contra movement in opposition to the Sandinista Regime. Analyzes the impact that these conflicts are having on Honduras and what the potential threats are to Honduran National Security. Concludes that Honduras must improve its armed forces to counter potential threats from hostile governments in Nicaragua and El Salvador if that is an outcome of the war. Further highlights the need for disarming of Contras if they seek exile in Honduras. Suggests diplomatic action to handle refugee problems and to settle disputes. Provides specific recommendations for modernization of the Honduran Armed Forces.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1988
Accession Number
ADA202757

Entities

People

  • Marco T. Rivera

Organizations

  • Air War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Central America
  • Civil War
  • El Salvador
  • Geography
  • Governments
  • House Of Representatives
  • Instructors
  • National Politics
  • National Security
  • Students
  • Terrorists
  • Training
  • United States
  • United States Government
  • Violence
  • War Colleges

Fields of Study

  • History
  • Political science

Readers

  • Political Violence and Terrorism Studies.
  • Strategic Security Studies