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The Progressive Commentary Hour 11.5.24

Progressive Commentary Hour

CHAPTER

Kennedy's Foreign Policy: A Double-Edged Sword

This chapter explores the complexities of U.S. foreign policy under President Kennedy, focusing on counterinsurgency strategies in Vietnam and the contradictory support for anti-communist dictatorships in Latin America. It critiques the economic imperialism that drove American interventions, examining the motivations behind military training programs and foreign aid. A critical look at the ideological battles of the era reveals the tensions within the administration, shaping a persistent pattern of interventionism amidst external geopolitical pressures.

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