Military Relationships Between Spain and the United States since 1953.

This thesis provides a synthesis of U. S.-Spanish military relationships since 1953. Each major military agreement is identified and the provisions of each are given. The results of these agreements on Spains economy, internal politics, and military posture are examined from the U. S. point of view. The Pact of Madrid of 1953 and its five-year extension in 1963, the renegotiated Pact in 1970, and the Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation of 1976 are all examined. Public and Congressional opinion in the U.S. towards the agreements is examined, and the reasons why each of these accords was desired by both the U. S. and Spain are given. The provisions of each of the agreements is presented, followed by an analysis of the results achieved through the accords. Current U. S. political, economic and military interest in Spain are identified, with particular attention given to the military interest. The authors offer conclusions and recommend further study. Author