Cocaine, Communism and Crisis: Peru in a Crossfire

Abstract

Why is Peru of special interest to the United States? Two years ago the answer to this question would have been easy. Then Peru was of special interest for two reasons: the great hopes that were held for the success of the U.S. counter-narcotics program there; and because Peru, which had a special relationship with the Soviet Union, was on the front lines in the U.S. efforts to contain Soviet expansionism. At this time, however, the answer to this question is not so clear. The purpose of this paper is to discuss the importance of Peru to the United States today and recommend changes in the current U.S. policy towards Peru. These changes are necessary both because of the failures of the U.S. counter-narcotics program in Peru and the deteriorating internal situation there. Also, the recommendations for policy changes are driven by the new geopolitical relationships in the post-Cold War World and by the U.S. budget crisis.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 28, 1992
Accession Number
ADA437221

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  • Harry Jensen

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  • National War College

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