American's Falklands War
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The scale and nature of American involvement in the Falklands War is explored. Foreign policy dictated an American position of neutrality. The State Department was concerned about United States-Latin American relations. the British military position suffered from the lack of nearby bases. American aid to the British is described in three areas: American aid to the British is described in three areas: Ascension Island fuel, weapons and equipment, and intelligence. The personal commitment of Defense Secretary, Caspar Weinberger, to Anog- American relations was a major factor behind the American effort. Military analysts believe American support was critical to the British success. Americans may become easily involved in their allies' conflicts. A list of materials supplied by the United States to the British is given. Both the United States and British governments have concealed the scope of American aid to the British during the Falklands War.
Publication Name: Economist
Subject: Economics
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1984
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The Wider Atlantic and the Narrow Rio Grande
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The fluctuations in United States-European relations are ongoing. A point of controversy continues to be Europe's resistance to finance its own defense by conventional arms. A resigning state department official predicts American foreign policy will shift to stronger relations with Japan. Potential Democratic presidential candidate, Gary Hart, supports European and Japanese defense of the Gulf region because of their dependence on the area's oil, rather than American military involvement there. The United States feels that the Europeans have shown little support and sensitivity towards United States policy in Latin America. Increased defense spending by the United States in Europe will prove unpopular in Congress.
Publication Name: Economist
Subject: Economics
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1984
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