Política exterior estadounidense y relaciones con Colombia

Abstract

"This papers aims to analyze overall trends, both historical and institutional, in US foreign policy so as to identify any opportunities, tensions or uncertainties that may result relevant in the process of formulating Colombia's foreign policy. The paper concludes that the hemisphere is facing an eventual decline or diminishing of US power in the international system. The recent global economic crisis, added to the priority given by Obama's administration to an agenda with a strong domestic component, has contributed to a substantial reduction of US presence in the world. This scenario constitutes an unprecedented opportunity for the Colombian government to design and implement foreign policy based on guidelines less dogmatic and exclusionary. It is, therefore, crucial for the Colombian government to consider a strategy of rapprochement and long-term understanding with countries within the region. Amongst the most noteworthy policy recommendations, the paper points out the need to include the US Congress as an interlocutor as important as the President himself. Lastly, the paper emphasizes on the need to include the defense and promotion of Human Rights as a priority in the government's international agenda."