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

2. 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." 

3. 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

4. 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

6. 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”