The Triangle of Fear and Death: Reagan's policy in Central America between 1981-89
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2019-06-15
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This thesis explores Ronald Reagan's foreign policy towards Central America. My thesis
examines the effects of his policy on El Salvador, Nicaragua and Guatemala, throughout his twoterms
presidency. The events which took place during the 1980's in these countries trigger further
investigation. By the end of his first term, Reagan's hardline policy in Central America witnessed
a shift towards pragmatism. This attempts to answer what caused this shift. Earlier research in the
field fail to address the topic from a Central American point of view. In depth research in historical
documents, newspaper articles and periodicals shows that the Reagan administration hardline
policy towards Central America proved to be the most dangerous and the deadliest.
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Keywords: Central America, Foreign Policy, Communism, pragmatism