Columbia's Foreign Policy

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This paper discusses the foreign policy and foreign policy objectives of Columbia. It discusses how, after September 11, 2001, the Colombian policy objectives shifted dramatically towards the fight against internal terrorism, which led to an effective cooperation and stronger relations with the United States. It also looks at Columbia's foreign policy strategy.

Table of Contents:
International Strategy Equation Concept
Foreign Policy Objectives
Instruments of Foreign Policy
Foreign Policy Strategy
International Strategy
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"Colombia has developed a foreign policy based on multilateralism, but also on the encouragement for bilateral strategic partnerships, notably that with the United States. Its presence in numerous international and regional organizations ensures that the country is well represented in the decisions of concern and that it is able to benefit from economic and commercial incentives from the partnership with the other countries in these organizations."
"One can summarize the Colombian foreign policy as a balanced one, where the aim of covering the best interests for the country is pursued in a diplomatic manner (not withstanding the border conflict with Venezuela). Building diplomatic and political relationship with other states is not based, from the Colombian perspective, on ideological or other prejudices of any kind: the Colombian government has been opened to all potential such developments."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Hanratty, Dennis; Meditz, Sandra. 1988. : A Country Study. Washington: GPO for the Library of Congress.
• On the Internet at http://www.nationsencyclopedia.com/World-Leaders-2003/Colombia-FOREIGN-POLICY.html. Last retrieved on September 30, 2008

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