Soviet Policy in Latin America Compared to Other Regions: Trends, Opportunities, and Constraints

2019 ◽  
pp. 109-127
Author(s):  
W. Raymond Duncan
Keyword(s):  
Latin America ◽  
Soviet Policy

Soviet Interests in Latin America: New Opportunities and Old Constraints

1984 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 163-198 ◽  
Author(s):  
W. Raymond Duncan
Keyword(s):  
Latin America ◽  
Caribbean Basin ◽  
Soviet Policy ◽  
Policy Responses ◽  
The Future ◽  
The Caribbean ◽  
The U.S

The October 1983 crisis in Grenada left little doubt that the Soviet and Cuban presence had been expanding in the Caribbean basin. But the October crisis did not answer questions regarding the extent of their actual influence there, nor the direction it might take in the future, nor even what the most appropriate U.S. policy responses should be to that influence elsewhere in the region. Therefore, in the wake of the U.S. occupation of Grenada and the evidence it uncovered about the degree of Soviet and Cuban activity there, it is useful to examine the kind of situations that have encouraged the Soviets to expand their presence and/or influence in Latin America. At the same time, it equally is useful to examine the limitations or constraints on such an expanded presence or influence.Clearly, Soviet policy in Latin America has been the product of two conflicting forces or tendencies.

New Directions in Soviet Policy towards Latin America

1989 ◽  
Vol 21 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 1-22 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rodolfo Cerdas Cruz
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Policy ◽  
Latin America ◽  
Soviet Union ◽  
Latin American ◽  
Social Changes ◽  
Soviet Policy ◽  
The Soviet Union ◽  
New Directions ◽  
Soviet Foreign Policy ◽  
Internal Relations

This study explores some of the changes currently taking place in the USSR and the possible impact of changing Soviet foreign policy on Latin America. The article begins with an analysis of the possible effects of the attempts to separate Party and State on foreign policy and on the interpretation and observance of the so-called internationalist obligations of the Soviet Union towards Latin America. It goes on to investigate the possible impact of perestroika on the internal relations of COMECON countries and any weakening in the commitment of its members to political and social changes in the Latin American republics. These changes are looked at particularly, though not uniquely, with reference to Cuba and Nicaragua. Some predictions are also made as to the possible future moves the USSR might make to strengthen and improve its relations with the largest countries in the region such as Brazil and Argentina.

scholarly journals Dreaming on Latin America: Reflections on Russian Diplomacy in the Region

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 521-533
Author(s):  
Viktor Lazarevich Jeifets
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Policy ◽  
Latin America ◽  
Latin American ◽  
Statistical Data ◽  
Caribbean Region ◽  
Soviet Policy ◽  
Key Features ◽  
New Challenges ◽  
Media Review ◽  
Latin American And Caribbean

The article contains an outline of evolution of so-called Russian return into Latin America. The author tries to analyze how Russian foreign policy towards the Latin American and Caribbean region over the last three decades pointing some its key features and trying to define existing obstacles for its implementation, and to make some conclusions about possible prospects for Russias position in the region facing new challenges. Based on a literature and media review and a survey of documents and available statistical data, as also on the analysis of official statements, the aim of this article is to contribute towards a more profound understanding of Russias policy in Latin America. The extension of the article doesnt permit to make a thorough research of all the details of Moscows return to the continent; however, the author will refer to Venezuelan case at the contemporary stage as one of the important issues for Russian policy. The crisis in Venezuela proves to be a test for Russia: is it able to maintain an influential actor in Latin America or not. To sum up, this case is important in the context of this article as it shows if Russian diplomacy in Latin America is really new or it is a re-edition of Soviet policy toward the region.

The Russians Aren't Coming: New Soviet Policy in Latin America

1992 ◽  
Vol 71 (3) ◽  
pp. 176
Author(s):  
Abraham F. Lowenthal ◽  
Wayne S. Smith
Keyword(s):  
Latin America ◽  
Soviet Policy

The Red Orchestra: Instruments of Soviet Policy in Latin America and the Caribbean

1987 ◽  
Vol 65 (4) ◽  
pp. 904
Author(s):  
Robert D. Crassweller ◽  
Dennis Bark
Keyword(s):  
Latin America ◽  
Soviet Policy ◽  
The Caribbean
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