Accession Number:

ADA152752

Title:

Venezuelas Pursuit of Caribbean Basin Interests: Implications for United States National Security.

Descriptive Note:

Interim rept.,

Corporate Author:

RAND CORP SANTA MONICA CA

Personal Author(s):

• Myers,D. J.

Report Date:

1985-01-01

Pagination or Media Count:

56.0

Abstract:

Although considerable differences between the Caribbean Basin policies of the United States and Venezuela did surface during the 1970s, congruent interests will continue to outweigh differences in the future. Venezuela has become one of three regional powers in the Basin. Venezuela pursues policies that largely parallel Washingtons national security interests these include political, economic, and territorial objectives. Security interests encompass defense of frontiers, neutralizing threats originating in the Basin, and maintaining an anti-guerrilla capability.

Descriptors:

• *FOREIGN POLICY
• *NATIONAL SECURITY
• *VENEZUELA
• INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
• WEST INDIES

Subject Categories:

• Government and Political Science

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE