Driven by Drugs: U.S. Policy Toward ColombiaCrandall (political science, Davidson College) examines the evolution of US policy towards Columbia, largely driven by factors relating to the US's "war on drugs," as well as the roots of violence in Colombia. He then focuses on US policy towards the country during two key periods: the Samper administration (1994-1998) and the Pastrana administration (1998-2002). He concludes by assessing current US policy toward Colombia and suggesting directions for future policy. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR |
Contents
Introduction | 1 |
The Evolution of US Policy Toward Colombia | 15 |
The Roots of Violence in Colombia | 53 |
US Policy During the Samper Administration 19941998 | 101 |
US Policy During the Pastrana Administration 19982002 | 143 |
Afterword | 165 |
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