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Latin American countries define sovereignty, articulate national interests, and navigate the post-colonial era while negotiating the international arena and confronting the United States. Strategic options emphasize collective unity, subregional hegemony, and alignment with global powers. Outcomes include growth of nationalist anti-imperialism, quest for sovereignty, and evolving U.S.-Latin American relations.
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DEFINING THE CHALLENGE • Establishing sovereignty • Articulating national interests • In the wake of colonial rule (and war) • Negotiating international arena • Confronting the United States
FORGING STRATEGIC OPTIONS • Collective unity (“the Bolivarian dream”) • Extra-hemispheric protection • Subregional hegemony • International law • Cultures of resistance • Alignment with the United States
Outcomes and Implications • Illusions of success • Growth of nationalist anti-imperialism • Continuing quest for sovereignty • Tensions in U.S.-Latin American relations