Section 4 Foreign Policy After the Cold War Chapter 25 Section 4 Foreign Policy After the Cold War

Central America and Caribbean The United States opposes social governments Nicaragua – U.S. supports dictator Somoza against Communist rebels, Sandinistas (1979) Reagan claims Sandinistas spreading Communism and supports Contras CIA intervenes without Congressional approval Boland Amendment prohibited the federal government from providing military support "for the purpose of overthrowing the Government of Nicaragua." 

C.A. and Car. continued Grenada – Reagan sends 2,000 troops in 1983 to overthrow pro-Cuban government 18 U.S. soldiers die Panama- Bush sends 20,000 soldiers to overthrow and arrest General Manuel Noriega (1989) 1992 Noriega taken to Florida and sentenced to 40 years for drug trade crimes

Iran-Contra Scandal 1983 pro-Iran terrorist groups take Americans hostage in Lebanon 1986 Americans learn that Reagan approved sale of arms to Iran in exchange for releasing hostages Reagan’s staff sends profits to Contras in Nicaragua Colonel Oliver North testifies to Congress 1992 Bush pardons many officials involved

Persian Gulf War August 2, 1990 Iraq invades Kuwait and then moves towards Saudi Arabia January 16, 1991 Operation Desert Storm- U.S. and allies attack Iraq led by General Norman Schwarzkopf February 28, 1991 cease fire announced “Gulf War syndrome”