Question

does the Monroe Doctrine’s influence still exist today? If so, in what ways does it affect foreign policy? What role does the Monroe Doctrine play in the War on Terror?

Answer 1

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The Monroe Doctrine is a foreign policy statement made by former US President James Monroe in his 7th annual address to the Congress on December 02, 1823. The ideas spelt out in the address became a longstanding tenet of the US foreign policy, and it remains so even today. President Monroe in his address had asserted: “American continents, by the free and independent condition which they have assumed and maintain, are henceforth not to be considered as subjects for future colonization by any European powers.” He further stated: “we should consider any attempt on their part to extend their system to any portion of this hemisphere as dangerous to our peace and safety.” Thus, President Monroe made three important points to the European powers in his address: First, the Western hemisphere is no longer an open area for influence or colonisation by any external power; second, the US has no desire to interfere in the internal affairs of the European nations and, therefore, Europe should keep away from the internal affairs of the Western hemisphere nations; and lastly, America would consider any attempt by European powers to control newly independent nations of the Western hemisphere as a hostile act against the US.

Answer 2

The answers to the given questions are written below.

• Yes, The Monroe Doctrine's influence still exist today.
• It deeply affected the foreign policy relationships with United States and the Latin American countries.
• In Spain, it caused a positive effect because the United States demanded Spain to leave the United States alone. It is based on the isolationist position.
• But, it resulted in a negative effect on Spain, as America would no longer help or aid them with troops during wars with other countries.
• The doctrine helped the United States in defending new nations of the Western hemisphere from the influence of the European powers of that time.
• It also boosted its own presence and influence in the entire region.
• Subsequently, with the increase in its economic and military might, in the Western Hemisphere, United States became the most powerful country.