Title: The difficult triangle
Description: Although relations with Central America dominated U.S. foreign policy with its southern neighbors during the 1980s, relations with Mexico will likely shape U.S. foreign policy in the next decade. This book examines the troubled nature of the triangular link between Mexico, Central America, and the United States in order to understand the implications of U.S. policy for peace and development in the Western Hemisphere. The book begins with an analysis of Mexico's foreign.

Policy and its historical role in seeking diplomatic solutions to volatile situations in Central America. The authors then assess the probable impact on the region of increased economic integration, particularly the U.S.-Mexico free trade agreement, especially important in light of Mexico's enormous debt and immigration issues. Special attention is also given to diplomatic aspects of the relationship, with a focus on the process of negotiations to resolve conflicts in.

Central America. A lengthy epilogue offers critical commentary on key issues discussed in the text by such prominent figures as Jesse Jackson, Carlos Vilas, David Ibarra, and Guadalupe Gonzales.
Subjects: Foreign relations, Central America, United States, Mexico, International relations, Politics/International Relations, USA, United states, foreign relations, mexico, Mexico, foreign relations, Central america, foreign relations, united states, United states, foreign relations, central america, Central america, foreign relations, United states, history, Relations extérieures, Relaciones exteriores, POLITICAL SCIENCE, General, Diplomatic relations
Places: United States, Central America, Mexico