Opportunities and Dangers of Soviet-Cuban Expansion

Richard J. Payne is Professor of Political Science at Illinois State University.

"I found this book interesting to read and loaded with useful reference material. I think a number of professors would adopt it for courses in American foreign policy, world politics, or national security policy. I would." — W. Raymond Duncan"The strongest aspect is that it is extremely well-written. It is not cluttered with jargon and it reads easily. The narrative descriptions of events and developments provide readers with the background necessary to analyze the situations at hand. Undergraduates in U.S. foreign policy would respond positively to the straightforward presentation." — H. Michael Erisman

• Foreword Acknowledgments Introduction 1. Soviet-Cuban Activities: Toward a Pragmatic U.S.Policy 2. The Horn of Africa: U.S. Pragmatism, Not Paralysis 3. Afghanistan: Define Interests and Recognize Limits of Power 4. Nicaragua: Support the Revolution to Moderate It 5. The Commonwealth Caribbean: Exercise Economic and Diplomatic Options 6. Southern Africa: Focus on the Problems, Not Moscow 7. Conclusion Notes Bibliography Index