Jamaica's Foreign Policy

In the years since Independence in 1962, Jamaica's foreign policy has reflected

the flux and reflux of international affairs. There has been continuity in the

midst of change; and while the country has sought to deepen its traditional

friendships and widen its network of allies, it has also experienced occasions of

externally determined crisis and major disagreement both within the

Caribbean and in the wider world. Bearing in mind the profound changes which

have taken place in the international sphere since independence, this book

examines some of the main initiatives and responses which have characterised

Jamaican foreign policy over the last sixty years.

Examines the main initiatives and responses of Jamaica's foreign policy over the last sixty years Highlights the leading trends in Jamaica's outlook on international relations as an independent, small state country Consider's the country approach to issues such as the death penalty, extradition matters and diaspora relations

Autorentext

Stephen Vasciannie is Professor of International Law in the Faculty of Law at the University of the West Indies,Mona, Jamaica. Lisa Vasciannie is Senior Lecturer in International Relations in the Department of Government at the University of the West Indies,Mona, Jamaica.

Klappentext

In the years since Independence in 1962, Jamaicäs foreign policy has reflected the flux and reflux of international affairs. There has been continuity in the midst of change; and while the country has sought to deepen its traditional friendships and widen its network of allies, it has also experienced occasions of externally determined crisis and major disagreement both within the Caribbean and in the wider world. Bearing in mind the profound changes which have taken place in the international sphere since independence, this book examines some of the main initiatives and responses which have characterised Jamaican foreign policy over the last sixty years.

Inhalt

Introduction.-Chapter 1: The early years.-Chapter 2: Manley and seaga.-Chapter 3: Second Manley and Patterson to the present.-Chapter 4: Globalization and general economic policies.- Chapter 5: Some questions of international law.- Chapter 6: Self determination and title to territory.- Chapter 7: the use of force.-Chapter 8: The law of the sea.-Chapter 9:The question of drugs.-Chapter 10: Extradition.-Chapter 11: Caricom relations.-Chapter 12: The organization of america states.- Chapter 13: U.N. Security council reform.- Chapter 14: Human rights.-Chapter 15: The Inter-American human rights system.-Chapter 16: Refugee matters.-Chapter 17: The reparations debate.- Chapter 18:Diaspora policy.-Chapter 19: Selected international relationships.- Chapter 20:Concluding remarks.