United States Relations with Thailand Since 1945 / Ted Arren Hosack
Imprint
1959
Descript
173 pages
SUMMARY
Discusses the position of Thailand in U.S. policy and strategy. Considers probable causes of action for Thailand and what direction American policy should take. Analyzes U.S. activity in Thailand on bilateral and multilateral levels, and in the context of the foreign aid program. Discusses Thai economic reconstruction, mentioning bilateral agreements and the Tungsten Scandal. Reports on Thai relations with Great Britain, France, Burma, China and the United Nations. Reviews need for mutual security and the origins of the assistance programs. Describes the military assistance program, noting establishment of the Southeast Asia Treaty Organization, and discusses projects cost and criticism of the Technical and Economic Assistance Program. [TAIC]
