Faced with the possibility of being drawn into a war on several fronts; the United States sought to win Mexican support for a new strategy of Hemispheric Security; based on defense collaboration by governments throughout the Americas. U.S. leaders were concerned that Mexico might become a base for enemy operations; a scenario that; given the presence of pro-Axis lobbies in Mexico and the rumored fraternization between Mexico and Germany in World War I; seemed far from implausible in 1939–41.Strategy; Security; and Spies tells the fascinating story of U.S. relations with Mexico during the war years; involving everything from spies and internal bureaucratic struggles in both countries to all sorts of diplomatic maneuverings. Although its focus is on the interactions of the two countries; relative to the threat posed by the Axis powers; a valuable feature of the study is to show how Mexico itself evolved politically in crucial ways during this period; always trying to maintain the delicate balance between the divisive force of Mexican nationalism and the countervailing force of economic dependency and security self-interest.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Share this book!By TrevThis book is one of my favorites. The sheer range of topics that this book covers really increases its utility. This book has a lot of theory in it; but the theory is actually really accessible for those not completely familiar with Aquinas or Aristotle (you just need to be able to keep their names straight). The theory is also really encouraging. For me; it really gave me the words to explain some of my positions that I have just had a loss of words over. That is really one of the things that Hauerwas openly wants to accomplish. Furthermore; this book has some of Hauerwas' insights on some major issues that are being debated in the pubic square. Hauerwas gives his thoughts on these issues in a way that is easy to follow and memorable.I would really recommend this book for any Christian to purchase and keep in his or her library. If you are in any way involved with the church; or discussions involving issues related to it; this book will help you a lot. It is a book that you will return to more than once and is well worth the money I paid for it.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. would recommend.By HendyItem as described; would recommend.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy cheriOn point book.
