Reactions in Latin America
DEFINING THE CHALLENGE Establishing sovereignty Articulating national interests In the wake of colonial rule (and war) Negotiating international arena Confronting the United States
FORGING STRATEGIC OPTIONS Collective unity (“the Bolivarian dream”) Extra-hemispheric protection Subregional hegemony International law Cultures of resistance Alignment with the United States
Outcomes and Implications Illusions of success Growth of nationalist anti-imperialism Continuing quest for sovereignty Tensions in U.S.-Latin American relations