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Author:

Jackson, Donna R.

Title:

Jimmy Carter and the Horn of Africa : Cold War policy in Ethiopia and Somalia / Donna R. Jackson.

Publisher:

McFarland & Co.,

Copyright Date:

c2007

Description:

ix, 230 p. : map ; 23 cm.

Subject:

United States--Foreign relations--Ethiopia.
United States--Foreign relations--Somalia.
Carter, Jimmy,--1924---Political and social views.
United States--Foreign relations--1977-1981
Cold War
Ethiopia--Foreign relations--United States.
Somalia--Foreign relations--United States.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 215-221) and index.

Contents:

Preface -- Introduction : does history matter? -- A new hope -- Shifting alliances : the United States, Ethiopia, and Somalia -- War in the Ogaden -- Continuing dilemmas and times of transition -- 1980 : Cold War resurgent -- Conclusion : history does matter.

Summary:

"This analysis of President Carter's foreign policy in the Horn of Africa demonstrates Carter's consistent approach to foreign affairs throughout his administration. It discusses the ways in which this policy dealt with such issues as human rights abuses, Cold War concerns including a strong Communist bloc presence, and the violation of international law"--Provided by publisher.

ISBN:

0786429879 (softcover : alk. paper)
9780786429875 (softcover : alk. paper)

OCLC:

(OCoLC)76820862

LCCN:

2006038824

Locations:

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)