Sponsor
Portland State University. Department of Political Science
First Advisor
Gary L. Scott
Date of Publication
1991
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts (M.A.) in Political Science
Department
Political Science
Subjects
United States -- Foreign relations -- Iran, Iran -- Foreign relations -- United States, United States -- Foreign relations -- Philippines, Philippines -- Foreign relations -- United States
DOI
10.15760/etd.6179
Physical Description
1 online resource (195 p.)
Abstract
This paper is a comparative analysis of U.S. foreign policy towards Iran and the Philippines. The question which prompted this research topic was simple: why was the outcome for the United States so different in terms of subsequent relations with each state after the downfall of the Shah and Ferdinand Marcos? Both leaders were important U.S. allies in strategic states that had benefited from foreign aid. Opposition groups in each state resented this support of their repressive leaders. Unlike Iran, good relations with the Philippines continued during the Aquino presidency, without the resentment and mistrust which prevented good relations after the Shah's departure.
Persistent Identifier
http://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/25077
Recommended Citation
Blumel, Christina M., "A comparative analysis of U.S. foreign policy in Iran and the Philippines" (1991). Dissertations and Theses. Paper 4295.
https://doi.org/10.15760/etd.6179
Comments
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