U.S. National Security Strategy for South America
Abstract
The current national security strategy of "Enlargement and Engagement" states that the unprecedented triumph of democracy and market economies throughout the Western Hemisphere offers an unparalleled opportunity to secure the benefits of peace and stability and to promote economic growth and trade. The overreaching objective is identified as being to preserve and defend civilian-elected governments and strengthen democratic practices respectful of human rights. This is to be accomplished in large part by working with Latin American defense establishments (the unstated but traditional threat to democracy in the region: to strengthen and deepen their commitment to democracy, human rights and civilian control in defense matters. Promoting economic growth and trade is furthered through the commitment of the 34 democratic nations in the region to establishing free trade by the year 2005. Aside from the implied threats of reversals of democratic government or free market policies, drug trafficking is the only issue identified as a serious threat to democracy and security.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1997
- Accession Number
- ADA443011
Entities
People
- Kenneth Trass
- Mel Goodman
- Richard Packard
- Wanda L. Nesbitt
Organizations
- National War College