Politics of Latin America: Autonomy in Shaping Regional International System
Most scholars of US-Latin American relations have pointed to the hegemonic role of the United States in the hemisphere, particularly since the start of the 20th Century. They have alluded to Latin America’s limited agency or autonomy in shaping the regional international system, much less the global arena. However, since the end of the Cold War, there are discernible trends that show that at least some countries have acquired quite a bit of agency in pushing back on the US and acting with greater autonomy in hemispheric and global affairs. Answer the following questions: (1) what explains greater levels of autonomy in Latin American foreign policy? How is Latin America shaping hemispheric/global affairs in ways that are not necessarily consistent with US interests? (2) what are the areas of change and continuity in US-Latin American relations since the end of World War II?
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Regional political events explain greater autonomy levels in Latin American foreign policy. An individual can tell foreign autonomy levels by influencing how leaders perceive the available foreign options. Similarly, the regional leaders offer robust pillars for the growth of foreign policies since these foreign policies are in the hands of the ruling regime. Correspondingly, the international factors also explain Latin America's foreign policy autonomous levels. The international economic environment has influenced foreign policy through vital global changes (Merke et al., 2020).
Latin America has a great deal of political autonomy in shaping global affairs in techniques that are not necessarily consistent with US interests, making it independent of the US desires. The Latin American states have incorporated a multifaceted approach towards diplomacy, thus reducing the US economic aid and slumping the trade between them. The commitment increased Latin America's concern toward Asian countries and Europe. The Latin American states have also incorporated the trend of democratization to stabilize democracy. Latin America has also diversified international relations and domestic integration to curb economic and social conflicts...
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