Greater America

L. Ronald Scheman is Director General of the Inter-American Agency for Cooperation and Development. From 1993 to 1998, he served as the United States Executive Director of the Inter-American Development Bank. His previous books include The Foundations of Freedom, The Inter-American Dilemma, and The Alliance for Progress. He lives in Washington, D.C.

• ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction I Stormy Relationships, New Dynamics1 Global Wallflower: Overlooking the Americas in U.S. Foreign Relations 2 The United States and Latin America: Tackling History 3 U.S. Security: Shifting Realities 4 The Emerging Inter-American Partnership 5 The Trauma of the 1980s 6 Where the Puck Is Going: The World Changes 7 Poverty and the Lack of Education: The Dormant Volcano 8 Undermining Prosperity: Corruption and Narcotics II The Americas in the Global Economy: Building a Greater America9 Commerce and Foreign Policy 10 The New Americans 11 The New Geopolitics of Latin America 12 The Muse of the Markets 13 Trade and Integration 14 Investment and Economic Growth 15 Building a Greater America Notes Index About the Author

Ronald Scheman outlines in this book a blueprint for the Americaslaying out a thoughtful history of U.S. relations and common interests, and analyzing how the Americas can move forward devoted to a democracy underpinned by economic growth. Greater America is an important book for anyone who cares about U.S. national and economic security as well as the future of the Americas. - Thomas F. "Mack" McLarty,III, former White House Chief of Staff and Special Envoy for the Americas The changes that have swept Latin America and the Caribbean in the past two decades are unprecedented in the region's history. Ronald Scheman not only witnessed those events; he was part of them. In this book, he uses his vast experience and knowledge of the Americas to present a solid road map toward hemispheric integration that is no longer an option but an imperative. - Enrique V. Iglesias,President, Inter-American Development Bank This book is breathtaking in scope and full of insights about the region and U.S. relations with it. If you read one book about the region, this is a must. - Ambassador Myles Frechette,President, Council of the Americas With vast knowledge of the subject matter, sound reasoning, and strong conviction, Ronald Scheman unfolds in this book his vision for our continent. This vision could become a major cornerstone to enhance the mutual understanding among our nations. - Miguel Angel Rodriguez,former President of Costa Rica Scheman defines what he believes should be the new partnership for the Americas in the 21st century. (U.S. Newswire)