North & South America and U.S. Foreign Policy
The United States has long term national interests and vital engagements with all countries in the Western Hemisphere. This page includes key links and resources exploring those relationships as well as the role of U.S. foreign policy in pan-American issues and organizations including the Organization of American States, the North American Free Trade Agreement and the Central American Free Trade Agreement.
Clinton/McCain/Obama/Romney vs. Fidel Castro
A look at 2008 presidential candidates' views on the US-Cuban relationship, from Keith Porter--your About Guide to U.S. Foreign Policy
A look at 2008 presidential candidates' views on the US-Cuban relationship, from Keith Porter--your About Guide to U.S. Foreign Policy
Timeline of U.S.-Cuban Relations
A look at the US-Cuban relationship from 1898 to present, from Keith Porter--your About Guide to U.S. Foreign Policy
A look at the US-Cuban relationship from 1898 to present, from Keith Porter--your About Guide to U.S. Foreign Policy
Protests and Unseen Clash with Hugo Chavez Predicted
Protests and an unseen clash with Hugo Chavez are predicted. Keith Porter - your About Guide to U.S. Foreign Policy - looks at President Bush's trip to Latin America.
Protests and an unseen clash with Hugo Chavez are predicted. Keith Porter - your About Guide to U.S. Foreign Policy - looks at President Bush's trip to Latin America.
Fidel Castro
Keith Porter--your About Guide to U.S. Foreign Policy--offers a brief overview of the life of Fidel Castro.
Keith Porter--your About Guide to U.S. Foreign Policy--offers a brief overview of the life of Fidel Castro.
U.S.-Latin America Relations
This May 2008 report from a bi-partisan task force at the Council on Foreign Relations calls for major changes in U.S. policy. Among them is an end to the embargo of Cuba.
This May 2008 report from a bi-partisan task force at the Council on Foreign Relations calls for major changes in U.S. policy. Among them is an end to the embargo of Cuba.
2008 Candidates on U.S. policy toward Cuba
The Council on Foreign Relations offers this summary of the 2008 presidential candidate's positions on U.S. relations with Cuba.
The Council on Foreign Relations offers this summary of the 2008 presidential candidate's positions on U.S. relations with Cuba.
Cuba
Cuba is one of the countries U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice termed an "Outpost of Tyranny." Learn more from Keith Porter--your About Guide to U.S. Foreign Policy.
Cuba is one of the countries U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice termed an "Outpost of Tyranny." Learn more from Keith Porter--your About Guide to U.S. Foreign Policy.
Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs
This large section of the U.S. State Department handles U.S relations with over three dozen countries in North, South and Central America.
This large section of the U.S. State Department handles U.S relations with over three dozen countries in North, South and Central America.
The New Anti-American Axis: What Holds it Together?
This article from Le Temps of Switzerland (thanks to WatchingAmerica.com) looks at the phenomenon of anti-Americanism in Latin America.
This article from Le Temps of Switzerland (thanks to WatchingAmerica.com) looks at the phenomenon of anti-Americanism in Latin America.
Anti-Americanism (Canada)
This editorial comes from Embassy, Canada's foreign policy newsweekly. It argues Canadians are not anti-American, just anti-Bush.
This editorial comes from Embassy, Canada's foreign policy newsweekly. It argues Canadians are not anti-American, just anti-Bush.
Organization of American States
The Organization of American States, headquartered in Washington, DC includes over 30 member states from Canada and the United States down to Chile and Argentina.
The Organization of American States, headquartered in Washington, DC includes over 30 member states from Canada and the United States down to Chile and Argentina.
North American Free Trade Agreement
The North American Free Trade Agreement creates special rule for trade among Canada, the United States and Mexico. The NAFTA Secretariat mediates disputes between member-states.
The North American Free Trade Agreement creates special rule for trade among Canada, the United States and Mexico. The NAFTA Secretariat mediates disputes between member-states.
Miami Herald: Latin America
The Miami Herald offers some of the best U.S. coverage of Latin American affairs.
The Miami Herald offers some of the best U.S. coverage of Latin American affairs.