The Good Neighbor Policy: A Comparative Analysis
Northeastern University
“The Good Neighbor Policy” – A Comparative Analysis based on Chile and South Vietnam
Thomas T. Thomas
International Relations – POL2051
Professor: Jim J. Jones
1/1/2014
FRAMEWORK
Providing an answer to the question within the context of International Relations requires us to perform a comprehensive policy analysis utilizing a framework, which allows us to examine several factors at the individual, domestic and international level. Additionally we must consider the administration’s frame of mind and approach concerning American Foreign Policy going back to Franklin D. Roosevelt and the events that took place leading up to WWII. Lastly we must deliberate on the detrimental alternatives of the falling “domino theory”, an approach to foreign affairs that dominated the Truman administration leading up to the Cold War era; we’ll evaluate the potential impact of this theory based on Chile and South Vietnam -- two countries which were overthrown with support from the US Government, aided by the newly formed CIA agency. …show more content…
This principle served three purposes: Separate the spheres of influence between the realm of autocratic Europe and the New World, non-colonization, and non-intervention. The United States had a history of military interventions when protecting its national interests during the 19th century. In the beginning of the 20th century we start to see a gradual shift towards diplomacy in the approach to foreign policy with FDR’s introduction of the “good neighbor policy”.
FOREIGN POLICY FRAME OF MIND BETWEEN ADMINISTRATIONS
FDR AND TRUMAN FOREIGN
“The Good Neighbor Policy” – A Comparative Analysis based on Chile and South Vietnam
Thomas T. Thomas
International Relations – POL2051
Professor: Jim J. Jones
1/1/2014
FRAMEWORK
Providing an answer to the question within the context of International Relations requires us to perform a comprehensive policy analysis utilizing a framework, which allows us to examine several factors at the individual, domestic and international level. Additionally we must consider the administration’s frame of mind and approach concerning American Foreign Policy going back to Franklin D. Roosevelt and the events that took place leading up to WWII. Lastly we must deliberate on the detrimental alternatives of the falling “domino theory”, an approach to foreign affairs that dominated the Truman administration leading up to the Cold War era; we’ll evaluate the potential impact of this theory based on Chile and South Vietnam -- two countries which were overthrown with support from the US Government, aided by the newly formed CIA agency. …show more content…
This principle served three purposes: Separate the spheres of influence between the realm of autocratic Europe and the New World, non-colonization, and non-intervention. The United States had a history of military interventions when protecting its national interests during the 19th century. In the beginning of the 20th century we start to see a gradual shift towards diplomacy in the approach to foreign policy with FDR’s introduction of the “good neighbor policy”.
FOREIGN POLICY FRAME OF MIND BETWEEN ADMINISTRATIONS
FDR AND TRUMAN FOREIGN