The late George Kennan created not only the doctrine of “containment” that guided America’s Cold War strategy; he was also among the key architects of the US “dominance and discipline” approach toward Latin America. The latter strategy has long outlasted the Cold War, though it may finally be changing, thanks to Barack Obama.
BUENOS AIRES – The late American diplomat and strategist George Kennan is remembered as the creator of the doctrine of “containment,” which formed the centerpiece of the United States’ policy for waging the Cold War. But Kennan was also among the key architects of another US grand strategy: the “dominance and discipline” approach toward Latin America. While less discussed, the latter strategy has long outlasted the Cold War. Fortunately, this may finally be changing, thanks to US President Barack Obama.
BUENOS AIRES – The late American diplomat and strategist George Kennan is remembered as the creator of the doctrine of “containment,” which formed the centerpiece of the United States’ policy for waging the Cold War. But Kennan was also among the key architects of another US grand strategy: the “dominance and discipline” approach toward Latin America. While less discussed, the latter strategy has long outlasted the Cold War. Fortunately, this may finally be changing, thanks to US President Barack Obama.