Thank God They're on Our Side: The United States and Right-wing Dictatorships, 1921-1965Univ of North Carolina Press, 1999 - 383 pages Despite its avowed commitment to liberalism and democracy internationally, the United States has frequently chosen to back repressive or authoritarian regimes in parts of the world. In this comprehensive examination of American support of right-wing dicta |
Contents
The Origins of the Good Neighbor Policy | 46 |
From Accommodation to Appeasement to | 85 |
Disreputable Governments or Allies? | 125 |
Thank God Theyre on Our Side | 178 |
New Frontiers? | 234 |
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