The Future of Inter-American Relations / Edition 1

by Jorge I. Dominguez

Overview

Jorge I. Dominguez has brought together experts from Latin America, the Caribbean and the US to explore transnational aspects of crime, migration, trade, security, democracy, and international financial institutions in the Americas. They consider the effect of drug trafficking on government, the economy, and the rule of law, at both national and hemispheric levels. They look at the policy implications of migration and immigration trends, as well as trends in international trade. Assessing how to promote peace and democracy in the region, several essays examine regional issues and institutions. Others analyze the role of international financial institutions such as the IMF and the World Bank in promoting economic reforms. Commissioned by the Inter-American Dialogue, this collection contributes to the debate on the future direction of inter-American relations.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415922166
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	11/03/1999
Series:	Inter-American Dialogue Book Series
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	328
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Jorge I. Dominguez is the Director of the Weatherhead Center for International Affairs and Clarence Dillon Professor of International Affairs at Harvard University. He is co-author of Toward Mexico's Democratization: Parties, Campaigns, Elections, and Public Opinion (Routledge, 1998).

Table of Contents

PART I. RISKS OF VIOLENCE, HOPES FOR PEACE Jorge I. Domínguez-The Future of Inter-American Relations: States, Challenges and Likely Reponses David R. Mares—Securing Peace in the Americas in the Next Decade Boris H. Yopo—Hemispheric Security: Toward the Twenty-First Century Ivelaw Griffith—Transnational Crime in the Americas: A Reality Check Mónica Serrano—Transnational Crime in the Western Hemisphere PART II. FINANCE AND TRADE: THREATS FROM INTERNATIONAL SHOCKS AND THE SEARCH FOR GROWTH Wendy A. Hunter—International Financial Institutions: Changing Perspectives and Policy Prescriptions Pamela K. Starr—International Financial institutions in Latin America: Adjusting to the Internationalization of Financial Markets Robert Devlin, Antoni Estevadeoral and Luis Jorge Garay—Some Economic and Strategic Issues in the Face of the Emerging FTAA Roberto Bouzas—Trade and Investment Issues in the Americas: A Look Ahead PART III. INTERNATIONAL CIVIL SOCIETY Chrisotpher Mitchell—The Future of Migration as an Issue in Inter-American Relations Rafael Fernández de Castro and Carlos A. Rosales—Migration Issues: Raising the Stakes in U.S.-Latin American Relations Anita Isaacs—International Assistance for Democracy: A Cautionary Tale Heraldo Muñeoz-Toward a Regime for Advancing Democracy in the Americas

Editorial Reviews

"This excellent collection of essays argues that US policy toward Latin America has come a long way since President Woodrow Wilson's pledge "to teach the South Americans to elect good men."... Each chapter is clearly written and includes much helpful information. CHOICE, September 2000, Volume 38, Number 1 In a brilliant survey of the new landscape of inter-American relations, Dominguez and his collaborators take us to the cutting edge of the policy frontier. No better analysis exists of the full gamut of post-Cold War issues in the hemisphere." — Robert A. Pastor, Professor, Emory University
"In a brilliant survey of the new landscape of inter-American relations, Dominguez and his collaborators take us to the cutting edge of the policy frontier. No better analysis exists of the full gamut of post-Cold War issues in the hemisphere." — Robert A. Pastor, Professor, Emory University

From the Publisher