American Foreign Policy in the English-speaking Caribbean

This book traces American engagement in the English-speaking Caribbean from the eighteenth to the twenty-first century, and is the first to examine the policies of Presidents George W. Bush, Barack Obama and Donald Trump in this context. Focusing on The Bahamas, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana as case studies, the book describes the growth of the English-speaking Caribbean and highlights American interest and foreign relations in this region from European discovery up through the post-9/11 era to today (1492-2019). The book demonstrates the unique relationship between America and the former British colonies, shedding light on U.S. foreign policy with the Caribbean in general and at a bilateral level with the four selected countries, providing a useful survey for students, scholars, diplomats, policymakers, governments officials, and anyone interested in gaining a better understanding of U.S. Caribbean relations.

Provides a historical survey on U.S.-Caribbean relations, with a focus on The Bahamas, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana, as case studies. Examines the foreign policies of Presidents George W. Bush, Barack Obama and Donald Trump in the British Caribbean and fills a gap in the literature on U.S.-Caribbean relations. Highlights the unique historical relationship between America and the former British colonies.

Autorentext
Dr. Samantha S.S. Chaitram is a Research Manager at the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service, an Adjunct Lecturer at the University of the West Indies, and a Spanish interpreter for the Ministry of National Security, Trinidad and Tobago.

Zusammenfassung

"American Foreign Policy in the English-Speaking Caribbean is an admirable and ambitious effort to cover U.S. foreign policy in the English-speaking Caribbean from the eighteenth to the twenty-first century. ... Chaitram's American Foreign Policy in the English-Speaking Caribbean is strongly recommended for readers looking for a general entry point on foreign policy in the Caribbean with a focus on a sub-region that is often overlooked in general studies. We look forward to further works from this scholar." (Scott B. MacDonald, theglobalamericans.org, December 11, 2020)

Inhalt

1. Introduction.- 2. The Growth of the English-speaking Caribbean and American Relations (14921945).- 3. From European Domination to American Hegemony: The Caribbean in the Context of U.S. Foreign Policy (18231945).- 4. United StatesCaribbean Relations during the Cold War (19451989).- 5. The United States and the Caribbean in the Post-Cold War Era (1990s to 2000s).- 6. From President George W. Bush to President Barack Obama (20012016).- 7. Impact of the Trump Administration on US: Caribbean Relations (20172019).- 8. Conclusion.