Format:
XI, 237 Seiten
,
Illustrationen
Edition:
First edition
ISBN:
9781137461445
Series Statement:
Palgrave Macmillan series in global public diplomacy
Content:
"The process of democratization has been a recurring feature of contemporary international affairs. This book will examine another major case of transition to democracy, that of post-Franco Spain, and consider the extent to which the efforts of the United States in nurturing that transition paid off"--
Content:
"When the post-war relationship began, Spain was an unlikely candidate for American influence. By the end of the 30s, the Franco dictatorship had adopted Fascist symbols and made common cause with the Axis nations. In 1948, Cold war concerns prompted a slow rapprochement in between Washington and Madrid, leading to the instauration of U.S. military bases in Spanish territory. Both countries had done a political conjuring trick and formalized a marriage of convenience. This volume examines the several US public diplomacy strategies to accomplish an almost impossible mission: to keep a warm relation with a friendly tyrant without drifting apart from Spanish opposition to the dictatorship, and eventually to pave the way for transition to democracy"--
Content:
"The process of democratization has been a recurring feature of contemporary international affairs. This book will examine another major case of transition to democracy, that of post-Franco Spain, and consider the extent to which the efforts of the United States in nurturing that transition paid off"--
Content:
"When the post-war relationship began, Spain was an unlikely candidate for American influence. By the end of the 30s, the Franco dictatorship had adopted Fascist symbols and made common cause with the Axis nations. In 1948, Cold war concerns prompted a slow rapprochement in between Washington and Madrid, leading to the instauration of U.S. military bases in Spanish territory. Both countries had done a political conjuring trick and formalized a marriage of convenience. This volume examines the several US public diplomacy strategies to accomplish an almost impossible mission: to keep a warm relation with a friendly tyrant without drifting apart from Spanish opposition to the dictatorship, and eventually to pave the way for transition to democracy"--
Note:
Machine generated contents note:1. Introduction: Soft Power, Public Diplomacy And Democratization; Nicholas John Cull & Francisco J. Rodriguez -- 2. U.S. Public Diplomacy And Democracy Promotion In The Cold War, -- 1950s-1980s; Giles Scott-Smith (Senior Researcher At The Roosevelt Study Center In Middelburg And Ernst Van Der Beugel Chair In Diplomatic History At The University Of Leiden.) -- 3. Furthering U.S. Geopolitical Priorities And Dealing With The Iberian -- Dictatorships; Rosa Pardo (Universidad Nacional De Educacion A Distancia-Madrid ) -- 4. Modernizing A Friendly Tyrant: U.S. Public Diplomacy And Sociopolitical -- Change In Francoist Spain; Lorenzo Delgado (Instituto De Historia, Cchs-Csic) -- 5. U.S. Public Diplomacy And Democracy Promotion In Authoritarian -- Spain, 1940s-1970s; Pablo Leon (Centro Universitario De La Defensa, Zaragoza) -- 6. Culture And National Images: American Studies Vs Anti-Americanism -- In Spain; Francisco J. Rodriguez (Universidad De Salamanca-R.C. Complutense De Harvard) -- 7. Spain's First 'Re-Branding Effort' In The Postwar Franco Era; Neal Rosendorf (New Mexico State University) -- 8. U.S. Public Diplomacy And Democratization In Spain. A Practitioner's -- View; Ambassador Mark Asquino -- 9. Conclusion. Consistency And Credibility: Why You Cannot -- Collaborate With Dictatorships And Sell Democracy; Lorenzo Delgado.
Language:
English
Keywords:
USA
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Spanien
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Demokratisierung
;
Außenpolitik
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Geschichte 1950-1985
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Aufsatzsammlung
Author information:
Cull, Nicholas J. 1964-
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