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020 _a0275959929 (pbk.):
_c19.95 US
100 1 _aCLARKE Duncan L
245 0 _aSend guns and money:
_bsecurity assistance and U.S. foreign policy
260 _aWestport, Conn., USA:
_bPraeger,
_c1997
300 _a211p.
520 3 _aA comprehensive overview of the American security assistance program, which is seen as an important part of US foreign policy and as a means of furthering US national self interests. Discusses legal foundations and components of the program, provides an historical survey from 1947 to fiscal year 1996 and details the role of Congress, public opinion and interest groups. Examines in particular the aid given to 'base-rights' countries - that is, those countries which provide the United States access to bases or other military facilities in exchange for security assistance. Provides a detailed look at the cases of Israel, Eygpt, Greece and Turkey.
650 _aARMS TRANSFERS
650 _aDEFENCE POLICY
650 _aEYGPT
650 _aFOREIGN POLICY
650 _aGREECE
650 _aISRAEL
650 _aMILITARY AID
650 _aMILITARY TRAINING
650 _aTURKEY
650 _aUNITED STATES
700 _aO'CONNOR Daniel B
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_sY
999 _c43975
_d43975