US-Grenada Relations: Revolution and Intervention in the Backyard

by G. Williams

Overview

Why did the world's strongest power intervene militarily in the tiny Commonwealth Caribbean island of Grenada in October 1983? This book focuses on United States-Grenada relations between 1979 and 1983 set against the wider historical context of US-Caribbean Basin relations. It presents an in-depth study of US policy during the Carter and Reagan presidencies and the deterioration of relations with the Marxist-Leninist People's Revolution Government (PRG) of Grenada. It considers in detail the murderous internal power struggle that destroyed the PRG and the decisionmaking process that resulted in a joint US-Caribbean military intervention.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781403973900
Publisher:	Palgrave Macmillan US
Publication date:	12/15/2007
Edition description:	2007
Pages:	298
Product dimensions:	5.98(w) x 9.02(h) x 0.03(d)

About the Author

Gary Williams is a Senior Science Manager at the Economic and Social Research Council.

Table of Contents

Introduction * United States Interventions in the Caribbean Basin * Prelude to a Revolution * Not in Anybody's Backyard: The Carter Years * Splashing Dominoes: The Reagan Years * Death of a Revolution: Prelude to an Intervention * Days of Decision * Planning an Intervention * Conclusion * Epilogue

Editorial Reviews

"For anyone with an interest in either the Caribbean or US foreign policy in the region, this book is a must-read. This . . . is a comprehensive, meticulously researched and well-written examination of the period leading up the invasion of Grenada. It draws together a very impressive range of perspectives to provide a coherent and convincing argument. Williams original contribution is to highlight the nuances of foreign policy making within the US administration." - Journal of Latin American Studies

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