Greg Grandin, ‘Empire’s Workshop: Latin America, the United States, and the Making of an Imperial Republic’

What did neoconservatives believe about U.S. foreign policy?

The U.S. had a moral duty to spread democracy and protect its existence abroad through military force if necessary

How did CIA Director Allen Dulles describe Latin America during Nixon’s presidency?

As suffering from "Castro-iris" — communism and revolt seen as a contagious disease

What emotions did the "Castro-iris" metaphor reflect?

Fear, disgust, and a belief in the need for a "cure" through militarism

Who described Latin America as suffering from Castro-iris?

CIA Director Allen Dulles

What was the Committee of Santa Fe?

A group of conservative activists reacting against the "Vietnam Syndrome"

What document did the Committee of Santa Fe produce in 1980?

A New Inter-American Policy for the 80s

How did the Santa Fe Committee describe Latin America in their manifesto?

As "America's Balkans," its "exposed southern flank"

Who from the Santa Fe Committee took positions in Reagan’s White House?

Roger Fontaine (Director of Latin American Affairs, NSC) and Lewis Tambs (U.S. Ambassador to Costa Rica)

Whp was Roger Fontaine?

Director of Latin American Affairs, NSC

Who was Lewis Tambs?

U.S. Ambassador to Costa Rica

What historic doctrine did the Santa Fe Manifesto call to revive?

The Monroe Doctrine of 1823

What military goals did the Santa Fe Manifesto propose?

To lead a "war of national liberation" in Cuba and defend El Salvador and Guatemala against "extracontinental powers"

According to Grandin, how many people did U.S. allies kill in Central America during Reagan’s presidency?

Over 300,000 people