Paul Sigmund's 1981 Latin America: Reaction Paper

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If the respective happening has given birth to different feelings in different individuals, then their perceptions and memories will also differ. The same is true for countries. And as the insights vary based on subjectivity, the same can be said about the decisions affecting the state, and taken by the state in relationship with its citizens, neighbors or the overall global community. In this context then, it is understandable that the very personal characteristics of the country make the United States' citizens and political wings portray the state as the strongest and most important one in the global arena. But as the report quoted by William Rogers (1984) shows, it is not sufficient for the U.S. To be strong, resourceful and important, and as such impose its ways onto the other states. It is however expected of them to get involved in the problems of the foreign countries and offer their support in finding...

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For instance, in resolving the poverty issues in some Latin American countries, they should not simply focus on the economy, but they ought to consider social aspects and human rights. Additionally, it is imperative for them to not decide in the same manner of resolving all similar problems in various countries, but they should adjust their policies to the unique characteristics of each individual region, and the particularities of their domestic problems.

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Hoffmann, S., January 1968, The American Style: Our Past and Our Principles, Foreign Affairs

Rogers, W.D., 1984, The United States and Latin America, Foreign Affairs

Sigmund, P.E., 1981, Latin America: Change or Continuity? Foreign Affairs


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